HUB - Bright Bikes

There is a global need for sustainable transportation especially for those located in rural areas of third world countries. These same individuals lack a means adequate sources of lighting and often resort to using dangerous and health hazardous materials such as kerosene.

DESIGNED AT UW-STOUT

INSTRUCTION: John Vorwald

DESIGN: Emily Brownson

Hub aims to lessen the global transportation and energy crisis by creating a wheel that stores the kinetic energy otherwise dissipated during braking and cycling. This stored energy can be used in two ways. Either by giving the user an extra boost while biking or by powering other goods, such as lamps or lights.

Consumer products are sold to raise funds for HUB wheel fabrication. Sale of these items reduces the purchasing cost for those in need.