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Better still, they should offer a module that plugs into a typical bicycle dynamo (the majority of which are 6v, 3W) that would convert that current to something the charger could use. Then put a switch on it so the rider could bypass the charger and run a light at night. I'm not an electrical engineer, but I'm betting it would be possible...]]>Jan 11th 2007 10:43AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2007/01/09/motorola-to-roll-out-cellphone-charging-bicycle-in-emerging-mar/http://mobile.engadget.com/2007/01/09/motorola-to-roll-out-cellphone-charging-bicycle-in-emerging-mar/
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It certainly could be designed to power other devices (bike light, etc.). And could also be used in the home to power or recharge other devices or for if power grid is down - happens frequently in some parts of the world.]]>Jan 12th 2007 7:34PM