solar electric vehicles are powered by
renewable solar energy. This is obtained from Photovoltaic
(PV) modules mounted on the vehicle. cells convert the sun's
energy directly into DC electrical energy.
Some Enginuity you can do it yourself
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Now!
Our Super Hero Larry Lightning!
The Solartaxi stands for a new way of mobility in cities.
It fills a niche between a car and a motorcycle. Economy:
Open road with solar energy! Ecology: Zero CO2 emission!
High efficiency solar cells A new energy solution provides
independence: 6m2 solar cells on a rooftop yield power for
15,000 km per year! Freedom: To drive up to 400 km with the
latest ZEBRA battery technology. Max. speed: 90 km/h
Light weight: 500 kg (+ 250 kg for thailer) Energy efficient:
Consumption of 8 kWh/100 km (equivalent of 0.8 l petrol /
100 km)
Route is from New York, across Canada, through
China to Berlin to Paris; to Finish.
Marcelo da Luz "I can't believe it is
already day 80. I never thought it would take this long. Oh
well, got to finish what I started." August 31, 08 Day
81 -Beaver Creek, Yukon - back on the road
