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NeilBlanchard 08-28-2017 04:05 PM

Sono Sion - Solar Assisted EV
 
I thought this car was already posted, but I guess not. This is a startup, that is looking better and better as they refine their design.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lawceRhwoAc

https://www.sonomotors.com/img/sion/...ors_design.jpg

https://ecomento.de/wp-content/uploa...uto-2017-1.jpg

https://s3.paultan.org/image/2017/07...65-630x356.jpg

oil pan 4 08-29-2017 12:12 AM

It could probably collect a few KwH per day.

Stubby79 08-29-2017 03:23 AM

https://www.sonomotors.com/sion.html

80kw motor. Doesn't say how much it weighs. Up to 30km a day via solar power.

oil pan 4 08-29-2017 05:51 AM

That sounds about right but pretty optimistic.

markweatherill 08-29-2017 10:40 AM

I am not sure how a polycarbonate car body would behave in a collision!

samwichse 08-29-2017 11:30 AM

Why did they waste solar panels on the sides? Or is that just an applique to make the car look cooler?

NeilBlanchard 08-29-2017 12:12 PM

When the sun is low, the cells on one of the sides produce some power. When the sun is higher in the sky, the cells on the roof and hood produce power.

freebeard 09-02-2017 02:10 PM

If the cells are light and cheap, why not?

I like the shape.

samwichse 09-02-2017 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebeard (Post 548809)
If the cells are light and cheap, why not?

Because they do add weight and are not cheap?

No way they're getting more than 5-10% of those cells' ideal output any given day. For the same cost, I bet they could get way more range by adding to the battery pack.

rmay635703 09-02-2017 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samwichse (Post 548810)
Because they do add weight and are not cheap?

No way they're getting more than 5-10% of those cells' ideal output any given day. For the same cost, I bet they could get way more range by adding to the battery pack.

Each of those flex panels weigh under 4 lbs are up to 28% efficient and due to the design are more efficient at collecting indirect light than a standard poly panel.

This isn't 1999 anymore, a lot of foreign panels are getting to be very efficient at hobby prices .


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