HR Bank – a powerbank in the form of a bicycle trainer

Lithuanian startup Tukas EV has developed an innovative exercise bike called the HR Bank, which harnesses the kinetic energy generated by pedal rotation and converts it into electricity.

Lithuanian startup Tukas EV has developed an innovative exercise bike called the HR Bank, which harnesses the kinetic energy generated by pedaling and converts it into electricity.

The electricity can be stored as a backup power source for home appliances, making it a reliable and clean energy solution for urban dwellers. In addition, the bike can be especially useful during emergencies, such as natural disasters or wars, when access to electricity is limited or non-existent.

HR Bank is designed not only to act as an external battery charged from the sun or the grid, but also as a means of generating power by pedaling.

The bike is equipped with pedals and handlebars, and the energy generated by turning the pedals is converted into electricity and stored in a 2 kWh battery. This is enough power to charge most household devices such as cell phones, laptops, and even larger appliances such as refrigerators. The battery can also be recharged from a variety of sources such as the power grid, car batteries, solar power or wind power.

The battery can also be recharged from a variety of sources such as the electricity grid, car batteries, solar power or wind power.

HR Bank offers a reliable solution for situations such as natural disasters or extreme weather events that can disrupt electrical infrastructure. Unlike other emergency power options such as wind or solar, the bike can be recharged regardless of weather conditions.

The cost of the HR Bank is quite high at nearly €3,000 for the base version (RUB 295,000).

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