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Brits March In With Foot-Generated Power

Basement sensors could power thousands of bulbs an hour

By Caroline Zimmerman,  Newser User

Posted Jun 8, 2008 5:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – Crowds may soon be kicking up clean energy in England. Designed to generate power from footsteps, "heel strike" generators are ready to be installed in shopping malls and subways—and power thousands of light bulbs. "It works by using the pressure of feet...   Read full story »

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