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by 3838 4243 days ago
i can't help but think piezoelectricity would be better for a road - though depends on traffic to create power
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That's not really a good idea. It almost certainly will not produce more electricity than the extra cost of fuel required to actuate any piezo materials. It'd be a net loss, in the form of heat.

Better off looking for ways to reduce rolling resistance on road surfaces.