All this, and it's motorized, a shining application of fuel-cell technology. The Hydrocycle is a prototype fuel cell-powered bicycle developed by Manhattan Scientifics Inc. of New York City. Jack Harrod, chief operating officer at Manhattan Scientifics, had the opportunity recently to take a spin on the Hydrocycle, an adaptation of a standard mountain bike. You can actually get on the thing and ride through the forest in silence, with no pollution and no odor. It's an exciting thing.
Fuel cells use only hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity.
Water vapor is the only byproduct of the process, making it pollution-free. This zero-emission technology places the Hydrocycle above even standard electric bikes now on the market. The cylindrical fuel cell weighs 780 grams and fits under the handlebars of the Hydrocycle. In this picture, test probes are inserted in the fuel cell. Although alternative energy technologies are on the rise, the majority of electricity is still generated from polluting processes such as coal combustion or problematic methods such as hydroelectric dams.