Thread: Idea: solarcells + HAH
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:15 AM
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Default Re: Idea: solarcells + HAH
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Originally Posted by TheSpoils View Post
Quentin, an idea i had also. I believe that BMW has already produced such an experimental vehicle. I think it would be great. You drive the HV battery to the ground, then park your car while you shop and voualla, you have a full charge again. I think the rear deck on my NAH can accomidate a full size solar cell generating 123 watts in full sun.
Its not a BAD idea... but at 123W its going to take a GREAT DEAL of shopping to get even halfway to a partial charge again.
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