{"id":29279,"date":"2023-08-21T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darkhorserowing.com\/?p=29279"},"modified":"2023-08-21T10:54:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T17:54:53","slug":"charging-a-tesla-with-a-concept2-a-wild-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/darkhorserowing.com\/charging-a-tesla-with-a-concept2-a-wild-dream\/","title":{"rendered":"Charging a Tesla with a Concept2 Rowing Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An Idea Inspired by the Concept2 Rowing Machine…Can We Charge it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Where did this idea come from?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rowing is more than just a sport or a workout; it’s a lifestyle. At Dark Horse Rowing, we’re always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with rowing, and this time, we’ve taken it to a whole new level. Is charging a Tesla with a Concept2 rowing machine possible? It’s a wild question, but we’re here to explore it, and we’ve got the video to prove it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Intersection of Fitness and Sustainability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our founder, Shane Farmer, is passionate about sustainability. From electric bikes to homegrown food, he’s always looking for ways to live a more sustainable life. But what about charging a Tesla with a rowing machine? It’s a question that’s been plaguing him for years, and now, we’ve finally put it to the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tesla Charging Experiment: Rowing Machine Vs Electric Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Inspiration Behind the Experiment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The idea of charging a Tesla with a rowing machine is not just a whimsical thought. It represents a fusion of fitness, technology, and sustainability. It’s about exploring unconventional solutions to modern challenges and embracing innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crunching the Numbers with Data Scientist Ben Sullins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In our latest video, we teamed up with data scientist and Tesla owner Ben Sullins to crunch the numbers. We explored the possibility of using the power generated by rowing to charge a Tesla. The results? Intriguing, to say the least!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Experiment’s Methodology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We started by calculating the energy required to charge a Tesla and then determined how many rowers would be needed to generate that energy. The numbers were staggering, but they provided valuable insights into the potential of human-powered energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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