Human energy is most commonly used to propel bicycles, but can also be used to generate electricity and power a car. Yes, a Car, A Human Car- A zero emissions car that uses a push- pull hand mechanism to provide power to batteries that drive electric motors. Human Car is a Seattle company that would like to build a factory in Central Oregon to produce 3,000 human-powered hybrid cars a year. The vehicle is made of aluminum and carbon fiber, weighs 400 pounds, can seat four passengers and will cost $15,000. The one draw back is that the vehicle is only legal to drive in city streets with a speed limit of 35mph or less.

Chuck Greenwood, the company’s Bend-based marketing executive said that he is hoping to generate a buzz from the publicity on the Science Channel. If 100 pre-orders are filled, then the company will pursue financing to build the factory in Bend which could create 100 ‘green’ jobs.

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