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The unique bus runs thanks to a giant flywheel
In the 1940s, Swiss engineers developed a new type of zero-emission electric bus that used a large rotating flywheel to store energy instead of rechargeable batteries.
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Scientific application
Principle of operation of the clutch
When driving a manual car, you may be surprised to know that there is at least one clutch in the car - or the taper.
Environment
Recreate earthquakes in laboratories
US researchers have used a giant reel to conduct experiments to help explain how to trigger large earthquakes and reveal possible earthquake risks.
Environment
Accumulate wind energy with flywheel
Using the wind-driven propeller to turn into a rotary motion, then transfer that mechanical energy into a flywheel into a
New technology
The new car is capable of self-balancing
In August, Thrustcycle's green technology company introduced the SRT with the ability to balance itself.