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EV Solar Kits developed a solar power kit for electric cars. The kit consists of a solar panel that generates about 2 thousand watts and offers up to 120 km of daily range
On the crowdfunding site Indiegogo, a campaign was developed to sell a solar charging kit for electric cars that offers a solar panel that can be mounted on the roof. The idea of EV Solar Kits is to be an alternative to charging stations, which are considered too sparse. In addition to the solar power module that is fixed to the top of electric cars, providing 200 watts, there is a flexible stackable solar panel created in eight sections that also offer 200 watts each. According to the company, the cells can be adjusted to fit in the trunk of a Tesla Model 3.
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Solar Power Kit Can Deliver 120 km of Range Daily
The solar panel charging kit for electric cars also offers an inverter and a small battery, a 220-volt outlet, two 110-volt outlets, and two USB ports. According to the company, it is possible to achieve up to 120 km daily.
According to the website, the kit is in the engineering phase; however, you can join the company’s email list to stay updated with the latest developments of the invention. According to the product developer, by combining the flexible panel and the solar panel for the car’s roof, it is possible to reach the mark of 2 thousand watts.
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Electric Cars Have Few Charging Stations
Some automotive engineers believe that photovoltaic solar energy could be the best solution for range anxiety in electric cars. Companies like Fisker, Hyundai, Toyota, and Tesla are already creating similar technologies, integrating solar energy cells into the windows and roofs of electric cars and considering other parts of the body, such as doors, trunk lids, hoods, and trunks.
One of the points highlighted by the company that created the solar panel kit for electric models is the difficulty of finding charging stations for electric models.
The company may be right to some extent; however, this infrastructure tends to be rapidly enhanced. To get an idea of the current condition, Tesla operates over 30,000 fast charging stations worldwide. Not to mention that the automaker promises up to 322 km of charging in 15 minutes.
Solar-Powered Electric Car Sets Record for Range
The Dutch manufacturer, Lightyear, which is the first to create a solar-powered electric car, achieved a major milestone in range and performance by driving 710 km with the prototype of One.
Never before has an electric model traveled this distance with a small battery of 60 kilowatt-hours. According to the company, even the most efficient electric cars currently on the market consume about 50% more energy when driving at 85 km/h.
The solar-powered model was put on the test track at Aldenhoven Testing Center in Germany. During the tests, various aspects of the vehicle were evaluated, ranging from the validation of the performance of the solar panels to the energy consumption of the cooling system, battery performance, and more.
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