Toyota has applied for patented technology to extend the range of electric vehicles

On the issue of how to extend the cruising range of electric vehicles, major car companies can be described as eight immortals across the sea
.
Recently, Toyota applied for a patent to install a hand-cranked generator in the car, and passengers can use hand crank or pedals to generate electricity
for electric vehicles.

Toyota's patented technology is equipped with a crank in front of the seat, and the crank is connected to the generator
.
When passengers are seated, passengers can use hand or foot crank to generate electricity for electric vehicles, which can increase the range of electric vehicles and reduce the number
of electric vehicle charging.

The application scenario of Toyota's patented technology is the future sharing car, when the car can be autonomous, passengers can generate electricity from the seat, and the amount of electricity can be used to offset a certain cost
of riding.
Although it is unknown how much electricity this method of generating can bring to electric vehicles, this charging method is relatively new, like stepping on an exercise bike in the gym, and may become a way to
kill the time of the ride.