On the Subject of Solar Vehicles and the Benefits of the Technology
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- 1 May 2007
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- p. 700-705
Abstract
The face of the automotive industry is being reshaped by concerns over oil supplies, international policy and fuel costs. A wide variety of hybrid technologies are now available including discussion of hydrogen possibilities. The solar powered car, one of the oldest alternative energy vehicles, has many applications to the emerging electric vehicle market. The development of a telemetry system for a solar powered race car aids in a better understanding of the energy usage of a vehicle and the aspects applicable to electric vehicles as a whole. This paper surveys the history and future of solar and electric vehicles and provides an overview of a typical solar car.Keywords
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