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Engineers at the University of Trento have developed an innovative energy harvesting system for bicycles that captures heat from braking and solar energy through photovoltaic panels to power bike electronics. This system eliminates the need for traditional batteries by generating electricity for low-power, wireless actuators, and is designed to be adaptable to various bicycle brakes while minimizing friction. The prototype shows promise for future applications, including telemetry systems for mountain bikes, suggesting a potential market-ready product.