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Old 07-08-2009, 05:34 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Carlos - good find. I didn't realize Mike had experimented with solar cells (haven't been to his site since... well, since he was experimenting with the e-5th wheel).
Lethedethius triggered my brain cells to find the solar cells on Mike's Insight.

I think Mike went with the highest efficiency (but more fragile?!?!?) solar cells. Maybe lower efficiency (but more durable?!?!?) "flexible solar shingles" would be better for an auto application. This makes me think that an auto with a big flat roof would get the best benefit, aka van or minivan or station wagon.

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