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10-30-2014, 04:21 PM

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FWIW, I would like to see solar cells incorported DIRECTLY into the roof panels of the passenger compartment whose purpose would be to "top-off" batteries (12VDC and 240Vdc) whenever there is enough sunshine to do so.

I'll take it then, that this isn't good enough for you...

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I'll take it then, that this isn't good enough for you...

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Excellent "proof-of-design"...now, about them acting like aerodynamic "brakes."

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Excellent "proof-of-design"...now, about them acting like aerodynamic "brakes."

Clearly the panels are there for downforce. It's a race car, and the guy didn't have anything else but some solar panels laying around to make the wings.

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