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December 29th, 2011, 15:11 GMT · By Oana Grigoras

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Innovative Wheels Return Energy for Better Mileage

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The "wheel in wheel" system saves energy and puts it back on the road Enlarge picture - The "wheel in wheel" system saves energy and puts it back on the road
It's been quite a long time since humans have invented the wheel, but improvements are still much needed in transportation. The Energy Return Wheel is an innovative concept, aiming to replace the common pneumatic tires.

The ingenious system is expected to save a lot of money, coming along with improved handling and better gas mileage. The “wheel in wheel” system appears to conserve energy from bumps and put it back on the road, Inhabitat informs.

Instead of investing in expensive hybrids, buying a new set of ERW tires sounds like a much more convenient idea. Developers say that their invention can transform every car, truck and military vehicle, making it safer and more efficient.

Even though its manufacturers did not reveal how reliable their new product would be in a potential collision, they suggest that their ERW concept can save energy and green up transportation.

Since its manufacturing process involves less rubber, recycling the material would become one of their last concerns. 

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Comment #1 by: Windows20 on 30 Dec 2011, 07:29 UTC reply to this comment

Including the ERW tires in a hybrid vehicle will be even more efficient and still more efficient then a gasoline vehicle with ERW tires. Instead of investing in expensive hybrids? Think again! The ERW tires are also for hybrids and other alternative fuel vehicles. Hybrid cars will have better mileage.

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