I remember seeing something about this (as he mentions in the video) about a year ago and wanting it so bad. The idea of just putting my cellphone on the counter and it starting to charge is awesome!
Plus, its a TED video, they are always interesting.
#1 by hoju on August 28, 2009 - 4:55 pm
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combine wireless power with these solar panel roads and you could have something pretty cool.
http://gizmodo.com/5347896/super+tough-solar-panels-could-make-every-road-into-a-power-plant
#2 by Paul on September 7, 2009 - 11:08 am
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How about this? Speed Bump Power
http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=will-a-speed-bump-power-the-grid-2009-09-03