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Re:New two-stroke engine design could help keep internal com... by 34679 on Tuesday May 26, 2020 @08:11AM (#23310119)
>hundred of people riding generator-bikes (half-kidding)

I've wondered if it makes sense for gyms to be paying for electricity.

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Re:New two-stroke engine design could help keep internal com... by bananabreakfast on Tuesday May 26, 2020 @02:29PM (#23314707)
It's funny to think about, but if you do the math even dozens of humans riding bikes contribute so little energy compared to what a building requires it is totally negligible and would never be worth the cost beyond a gimmick.
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Re:New two-stroke engine design could help keep internal com... by henearkr on Tuesday May 26, 2020 @08:19AM (#23310188)
Also, what about energy-producing gym equipment in airliners?

Free energy (but maybe only an epsilon), and no more deep vein thrombosis!!

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