The world’s biggest manufacturer of mobile phones Nokia has presented a model of battery charger for a bicycle. Compatible with any model of the Finnish brand, it uses a dynamo that generates electricity from the movement of the wheels. Speaking at a press conference held today Nokia has introduced its latest mobile CSeries, including three new models from Nokia named C1 and C2 the new Nokia “Dual-SIM” which will be marketed at the end of the fourth quarter of 2010. At this event, Nokia also unveiled its charger kit for bicycle, solution specially designed for users with limited access to a source of electricity.
“Bicycles are the means of transport most common in many markets around the world. There is a benefit that can be drawn from one activity to which people are already doing,” said Alex Lambeek, Vice President of Nokia.
The price of the charger, which includes a bracket attached to the bike, will vary from one country to another. Nokia spokesperson has indicated that it will be near about USD 21 to 30 ( In Kenya, where the product was launched Thursday, is about 15 euros (about 21 dollars)
For charging the battery , the rider must achieve a speed of 6 km / h. Pedalling 10 minutes at 10 km / h, it charges sufficiently to use camera for about 28 minutes or leave the phone on for 37 hours, said the spokesman.
“As regards the management of electricity, several criteria must be taken in account,” says Alex Lambeek. “It’s all about combining phones and operating systems more efficient, innovative products like our bike charger. The bike is the mode of transport most used in many countries around the world. We are talking here of an additional benefit to be gained from an activity already on a large scale. Whether used in the absence of another source of electricity or for the sake of protecting the environment, it is a good solution to a real problem. This kit will be available before the end of the year with some retailers, online and on Nokia authorized retailers.