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Dutch Boost Cycle Commutes in Winter With Heated Roads

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17 Jan 2013 11 views
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Dutch Boost Cycle Commutes in Winter With Heated Roads
Winter journeys are made safer and more attractive for Dutch cyclists. Reflective crystals make lines in the road visible without electric lights, while other roads are getting underground geothermal heating for natural de-icing.

A team of Dutch designers is pioneering technology to make winter journeys even safer for and more attractive to cyclists.

Reflective crystals make lines in the road visible without electric lights, while other roads are getting underground geothermal heating for de-icing.

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