The University of Central Florida (UCF) has a new concept in basic transportation:
The SOLAR Powered ZENN
It's a very interesting concept for basic localized transportation that can be easily adapted to any low speed electric vehicle, such as the ZENN or the Think. (There are many other examples available.)
Quote from UCF Newsroom:
UCF purchased a ZENN brand with air conditioning for $18,000. The solar panels were purchased separately from a local retailer for $2,000. Professional installation of the solar panels might cost $500. In comparison, a new, mid-sized hybrid vehicle, powered by gasoline and battery, can cost more than $20,000. All-electric plug-in vehicles capable of higher speeds can cost $50,000 or more.
Hopefully this will generate enough interest in the merging technologies of electric drive and solar power to accelerate the industry change away from fossil fuels before the lovely concept of Peak Oil slams home... OH WAIT! ...too late?
This type of development gives me hope :)
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