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Curves Are Key To Solar Cars
Gloriaand a major European automaker have signed an MOU, all thanks toGloria’s design of a curvy solar panel for the rooftop of small cars. Gloria Solarhas signed a memorandum of understanding with a major European carmakerto work on developing solar panels that would fit over a compactelectric car’s roof, CEO Sam Wu told Greentech Media [...]
Solar Jackets makes Audi TT run on solar electricity
Originally a not-so-green car, Audi TT has been given a green makeover by members of the Georgia Tech Solar Jackets.The student team has modded the car to run on an electric drive,without making the car lose its all-wheel drive system. Theall-electric car carries a thin layer of thin-film photovoltaiclaminate that runs the car’s windows, stereo, [...]
Electric Cars Using Solar Panels For Alternative Energy
Solar energy is being used for Toyota electric carswith solar panels mounted on each end of the vehicle. Toyota wants todevelop ways to use the energy as a way to charge its electricbatteries in hybrid cars. While the method is possible, experts say itwill be difficult to consume enough energy from solar methods to poweran [...]
Solar Fan keeps you cool on solar energy
Usingsolar energy for portable devices not just makes you green but alsokeeps you away from the mess cables lead to. Having a portable fan atthe right place might look easy but a wired fan needs a perfectlypositioned wall socket, which ruins the aesthetics of your home or yourcar. Stuart James Sharples has shared his latest [...]
Peugeot 5001 SOOL runs completely on solar energy
Drawinginspiration from Formula1cars, Swiss designer Ralph Kaeppeli has comeup with a futuristic car that is not just fast and lightweight but alsohelps in sustaining the environment. Called “SOOL,” the revolutionarycar is the first solar powered Peugeot vehicle that causes no emissionsat all (not even noise).