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Motorbike generates 200W of power from its own exhaust fumes

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Motorbike generates 200W of power from its own exhaust fumes | Science! | Geek.com

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Japanese company Atsumitec Co Ltd. has upgraded the exhaust on a motorbike to integrate both a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and a thermoelectric conversion element. They are complemented by on board cells for storing the energy produced from the new setup.
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Motorbike Generates Electricity Using Its Exhaust Gas -- Tech-On!

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The motorbike was exhibited at Innovation Japan 2013, which took place from Aug 29 to 30, 2013, in Tokyo. It can generate power of up to 200W, improving mileage by 2-3%, Atsumitec said. It was developed with help from a support program of Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
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