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Old 02-21-2005, 02:29 AM
clett clett is offline
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Spray on solar cells (ie sprayed onto the cars surface like paint) are making some progress. You can read about the plastic type (here) and there are Ti based mineral ones being designed too.

With current (20% efficient) silicon based solar, a Prius could be given ~18 miles per day (6,500 miles per year) zero fuel consumption EV-range, though a better battery would be required.

More info on using solar energy to power vehicles here:

http://www.solarvan.co.uk/

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ecotech/socar1.htm

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