December 1, 2008 » Pedal-powered call centers
Check out Llamadas Pedaleadas, which brings mobile, pedal-powered call centers to villages in Nicaragua.
A bike transports each call center housed in a cart attached to the front of the bike. Pedaling also charges a battery that powers the phones. If the battery’s charge runs low, the driver can put the bike on a stand to direct all of his pedal energy toward generating more electricity.