Indian "Elon Musk" has developed an electric car for over £18. The solar-powered car is covered in panels and was developed over 11 years.

An Indian inventor gained media attention for developing a solar-powered car. According to data reported by Euronews, the electric car of the “Indian Elon Musk” took about 11 years to become a reality. The inventor is named Bilal Ahmed, a professor of mathematics in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. His invention was called the first solar-powered car in the region.

“Indian Elon Musk” used high-efficiency solar panels

The project of the electric car came from the idea of ​​developing a luxury and sustainable vehicle that, at the same time, was popular. This invention fits well in current times, given that fuel prices such as gasoline are increasingly high and electric mobility is changing to a more renewable scenario.

To make the use of the electric car more efficient, the Indian "Elon Musk" used solar panels that can generate greater efficiency even on days with little sunlight, considering that the region where he lives is cold.

The most remarkable thing about Ahmed's creation is that it was made without any kind of external sponsorship or funding. More than Rs 15 lakh has been invested in the electric car which is around £18.200 for its development. According to the Indian "Elon Musk", from the beginning to the end of the project, no one gave any kind of financial help.

Solar-powered car is entirely covered in panels

Another quality of Ahmed's invention is that almost all surfaces of the electric car are covered with solar energy panels, from the hood of the vehicle to the rear windshield. The Indian "Elon Musk" opted for monocrystalline solar panels, in which each photovoltaic cell is produced by a single silicon crystal.

Installed solar panels can produce more kilowatt-hours of electricity than any other type of solar receiver material, polycrystalline panels. Another great feature that makes the inventor's electric car so special is its 'gull wings', which open upwards, reminiscent of a luxury car that can fly off at any moment. Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, even made comparisons of the vehicle of the Indian "Elon Musk" with the vehicle of the famous film Back to the future.

Solar-powered car developed in India has panels that follow the sun

In reality, these upturned “wings” are intended to allow the doors to capture as much sunlight as possible. Ahmed also explained that the panels can be operated by remote control to change direction according to the movement of the Sun.

In addition, the solar-powered car also uses a regenerative brake, which contributes to battery energy savings. Due to all these benefits, the Indian "Elon Musk" car has great potential to revolutionize the electric vehicle market, and the inventor's plans are to open a company focused on the larger scale production of this type of vehicle, which may also generate jobs in the region where you live.

The car prototype has the initials YMC printed on the side, as a tribute to Ahmed's children: Yosha and Maisha. Currently, the inventor has the support of the innovation center of the National Institute of Technology IIED, in Srinagar. According to Saad Parvez, head of IIED, the center will contribute to the development of innovation and connect with industries or forums.