January 25, 2008

Specialized’s Pedal-Powered Machine Contest

by Sean Leow (PSFK Shanghai)

mobile-filtration-vehicle.pngWinners of Specialized’s “Innovate or Die” contest have been announced. The contest challenge was to build a pedal-powered machine that has an environmental impact. Teaming up with Google, Specialized required each entrant to upload a video of their pedal-powered creation onto YouTube, with the “Aquaduct” mobile filtration vehicle claiming the winning entry.

“The Aquaduct is a pedal powered vehicle that transports, filters, and stores water for the developing world. A peristaltic pump attached to the pedal crank draws water from a large tank, through a filter, to a smaller clean tank. The clean tank is removable and closed for contamination-free home storage and use. A clutch engages and disengages the drive belt from the pedal crank, enabling the rider to filter the water while traveling or while stationary.”

Check out the official website for the video of the Aquaduct and the other winners.

Innovate or Die

Article categories: Design, Environmental, Transport & Travel

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2 Responses to “Specialized’s Pedal-Powered Machine Contest”

  1. Shahid Hussain
    Posted from: 124.29.206.122

    April 28th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    I am working with an NGO and found this bicycle very useful for remote areas in my country (Pakistan)

    Could you please let me know the cost in US$ and detailed specifications and how long this filter works i mean how many gallon of water can be filtered with one filter.

    cost of bicycle in US$
    cost of filter in US$

    Regards
    Shahid Hussain

  2. Sean Leow (PSFK Shanghai)
    Posted from: 58.33.83.71

    April 29th, 2008 at 4:21 am

    Hi Shahid,

    I don’t believe this bike is in production at the moment and is just a concept. I certainly hope someone starts producing it so that you will have access to it for your NGO.

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