Go Back   EcoModder Forum > Off-Topic > The Lounge
Register Now
 Register Now

Now available from EcoModder: ScanGauge II fuel economy gauge.  Click for details.  

Reply  Post New Thread
 
Submit Tools LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 11-07-2008, 12:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
Batman Junior
 
MetroMPG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 12,535

Blackfly - '98 Metro
Team Metro
90 day: 67.07 mpg (US)

ForkenSwift - '92 Metro EV
90 day: 125.37 mpg (US)

U.F.O. - '00 Insight
Team Honda
90 day: 85.75 mpg (US)
Thanks: 302
Thanked 1,019 Times in 568 Posts
Video: new Honda "vehicle" encourages walking

Um. Here it is!



(Support Ecomodder.com & get rid of these annoying ads!)      
 
__________________
Latest project: removable Geo Metro boat tail
Latest test: Massive cardboard air dam on a Geo Metro


www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2008, 12:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
Matt Herring's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North Andover, MA
Posts: 857

Bone's 2010 Prius - '010 Prius Black
90 day: 56.78 mpg (US)
Thanks: 5
Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts
Whoa...crazy! Pretty cool stuff!

Not sure about the support on the "front" area of the guy...hope that's not too snug...could cause some discomfort. I like the idea though...very cool!

Wonder if they could be superfitted for people with walking disabilities to make walking easier? Or, hinged under the seat with a locking mechanism so you could sit without using a chair if one was not available?
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2008, 02:59 PM   #3 (permalink)
Dartmouth 2010
 
SVOboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hanover, NH
Posts: 6,421

Vegan Powa! - '91 CRX DX
Team Honda
90 day: 66.52 mpg (US)
Thanks: 92
Thanked 81 Times in 67 Posts
Send a message via AIM to SVOboy Send a message via MSN to SVOboy Send a message via Yahoo to SVOboy Send a message via Skype™ to SVOboy
No one is speaking! :O
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2008, 03:09 PM   #4 (permalink)
Legend in my own mind
 
trikkonceptz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Homestead, Fl.
Posts: 927

Evil Pumpkin - '08 xD RS 1.0 #1633
90 day: 35.45 mpg (US)

Silent Silver Killer - '010 Insight EX
90 day: 51.5 mpg (US)
Thanks: 2
Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts
Like you said, this looks like the first incredible step to providing a new alternative to those in need of a wheel chair. I am sure as the technology advances they will be able to provide more and more support to even help rehab people who have had injuries etc...

In fact reverse engineer it to provide resistance and you have an incredible tool for runners of all kinds and distances.

I tell you, its an incredible time we live in ...
__________________
Thx NoCO2; "The biggest FE mod you can make is to adjust the nut behind the wheel"

I am a precisional instrument of speed and aeromatics
If your knees bent in the opposite direction......what would a chair look like???





  Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2008, 04:18 PM   #5 (permalink)
Batman Junior
 
MetroMPG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 12,535

Blackfly - '98 Metro
Team Metro
90 day: 67.07 mpg (US)

ForkenSwift - '92 Metro EV
90 day: 125.37 mpg (US)

U.F.O. - '00 Insight
Team Honda
90 day: 85.75 mpg (US)
Thanks: 302
Thanked 1,019 Times in 568 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by SVOboy View Post
No one is speaking! :O
You'd only hear high pitched voices.

(Sorry. Couldn't. Resist...)

They should get together with the scientists who made this one, remember?

Very clever knee brace generator - 5 watts while walking - no extra effort.
__________________
Latest project: removable Geo Metro boat tail
Latest test: Massive cardboard air dam on a Geo Metro


www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2008, 11:16 AM   #6 (permalink)
Deadly Efficient
 
Tango Charlie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Northern Indiana
Posts: 1,062

Olivia - '03 Vibe base
90 day: 38.61 mpg (US)

Silver Bullet - '00 Insight
90 day: 60.3 mpg (US)
Thanks: 67
Thanked 63 Times in 33 Posts
Just seeing the opening screenshot gave me a hoot! Watching the video did not dissapoint!
Oh
My
Gosh!!!

I've literally got tears from laughing so hard. Thanks for the laughs, MetroMPG!!!


(Support Ecomodder.com & get rid of these annoying ads!)      
 
__________________
-Terry





My Pet Threads:
Vibe Mods and What's in a UserName? and YKYAEI
  Reply With Quote
Reply  Post New Thread

Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
EcoModding for Beginners: Getting great gas mileage. SVOboy EcoModding Central 54 05-08-2011 10:19 PM
Honda Insight Concept to Debut at Paris Int. Auto Show SVOboy EcoModder Blog Discussion 32 04-17-2009 10:45 AM
EcoModder iPhone/iPod Touch Theme! SVOboy Forum News & Feedback 1 08-12-2008 10:58 PM




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com