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RE: Solar Powered Cars: Pipe Dream, or Realistic Possibility?

in #ev8 years ago (edited)

True, but then the contours of modern cars aren't really optimized for maximum sunlight exposure. So I expect we'll still see a gradual shift in how cars are shaped even if solarizing them is as simple as you describe.

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I agree, and can only imagine what future transportation will look like. Just look at a Model A vs. Bugatti.
A solution I see may be a clear coat for protection that can serve to refract light and increase the amount of energy gathered.