MIT undergrads have created a shock absorber that not only smoothes out the ride but generates electricity as well! The shock absorber would harness energy from the small bumps in the road.

Senior Shakeel Avadhany and his teammates say they can produce up to a 10 percent improvement in overall vehicle fuel efficiency by using the regenerative shock absorbers.

The company that produces Humvees for the army, and is currently working on development of the next-generation version of the all-purpose vehicle, is interested enough to have loaned them a vehicle for testing purposes.
The students hope to initially find customers among companies that operate large fleets of heavy vehicles. The have already drawn interest from the U.S. military and several truck manufacturers.

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