Pedal to a better world

There is something frightening and compelling about an event called Innovate or Die. But for many in our world, innovation is their lifeline to a better future.

With that in mind, here is the Aquaduct, ridden yesterday in downtown Little Rock, Ark., by mechanical engineer Paul Silberschatz, one of the team members who developed this innovative tricycle. (Photo by Danny Johnston, The Associated Press)

The trike uses pedal-power and a filtration system to filter dirty water into clean drinking water, while in motion or stationary. The trike, intended for use in developing countries, won first place in the Innovate or Die contest to build a pedal-powered machine to save energy.

You can see a YouTube vid on this project at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U-mvfjyiao

Once again, a better world through bicycles.