E66 - The Kinetic Streets: Roads That Harvest Human Energy

Every single day, billions of human beings walk, run, and drive across the planet. This relentless movement represents an unimaginable amount of kinetic energy—a massive force that has always been completely lost to the asphalt beneath our feet. But what if the ultimate green power plant isn't out on a distant hillside, but stretching directly under your shoes?

In Episode 71, Thomas Rackers steps onto the vibrant, self-sustaining pavement of Smart Cities. As we navigate 2026, global megacities are embedding specialized piezoelectric crystals beneath busy sidewalks, train stations, and highways to convert the simple pressure of footsteps and ca...