Taking inspiration from the modern city environment, Charlwood Design (Victoria-based Australian design firm) conceives the Vestri bike rental system that allots wind turbines a respectable position within an entirely green setup. Aside from generating their own power, the stations lock the bikes and wirelessly communicate to a central command centre about vacant slots. The central computer and bike lighting also get the much-needed succor from the wind power.
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Vestri Bike:
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The bike system will rely on modern, elegant Vestri bikes to offer an eco-friendly commute. The low-cost bikes come with a rotationally molded polypropylene body and shaft drive for easy maintenance. Fully adjustable (through a fastener) seat sits above a shock absorbent spring.
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The concept:
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The Vestri rental stations – deployed around a vertical wind turbine – are built from aluminum. The off the grid wind turbines make it perfectly possible to relocate the stations almost anywhere they are needed. LED lighting integrated below the turbine signify if the bike has been reserved (Red Light), available (green light) or if there is a bike missing (orange).
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The rental process:
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As users insert a credit card or a Vestri card, they qualify themselves to borrow bikes. They system will also allow online, via sms or in-train booking. When users return the bikes to a rental station, they get incentives or credit towards a meal or a train ticket home.
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Concept Designer: Charlwood Design
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