Thrustcycle Enterprises has come up with a spanking new prototype cycle that will feature a flywheel kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) which will rely on gyroscopic forces in order to help maintain its stability, where you can view it in action in the video right after the jump. The flywheel/gyroscope will work simultaneously as a stabilizer and mechanical battery, which will definitely go a long way in enhancing safety, improving performance and efficiency. As a stabilizer, the system maintains a fixed plane in space which cannot be found elsewhere in the market today, and instead of just dampening oscillations as gyroscopes function on ocean-going ships, whenever the vehicle is hit with force from the side, it might slide but remain firmly upright.Needless to say, the same applies when the vehicle enters into a slippery corner or turn – the cycle will still be far less likely to slide under and lose traction simply because the gyroscope will do its job and maintain lateral integrity. The higher the external force applied to the system, the stronger the reaction will be in the opposite direction. As for the mechanical battery, this system is able to recapture energy ordinarily lost when braking, where such energy is then transferred back into the flywheel for later use when you need to accelerate. [Press Release]
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