Someone With Half-A-Brain works in Verizon's PR Department.

I saw one of these at The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. It was in the smart house exhibit. They said that biking for 20 minutes will power a T.V. for 30 minutes. http://www.scienceshareware.com/bike-generator-using-a-car-alternator.htm http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/smart-home/