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Old 08-07-2009, 02:38 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Have you considered also using the hood?
I wonder if the hood is a good idea. First, at certain angles it could cause more glare than the normal hood paint job, blinding the driver. Second, the hood gets warm when after the engine has been operating, and solar cells' efficiency decreases with temperature.

I'm also interested in weight.
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