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Would you like the 'garage option' with your new EV?

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05-07-2014, 05:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
botsapper PSmodder lurker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chino Posts: 1,605 Thanks: 26 Thanked 908 Times in 522 Posts	Would you like the 'garage option' with your new EV? BMW DesignworksUSA showcased their i3 and i8 with a solar carport concept. BMW's Solar Carport and Charger Concept is a Smart Match for New i3 and i8 - Carscoops

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05-07-2014, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
gone-ot ...beats walking... Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,190 Thanks: 179 Thanked 1,525 Times in 1,126 Posts	I want the "solar panel" windows & windshield version built INTO the car.

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05-12-2014, 12:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
oil pan 4 Corporate imperialist Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NewMexico (USA) Posts: 11,268 Sub - '84 Chevy Diesel Suburban C10 SUV 90 day: 19.5 mpg (US) camaro - '85 Chevy Camaro Z28 Riot - '03 Kia Rio POS Team Hyundai 90 day: 30.21 mpg (US) Bug - '01 VW Beetle GLSturbo 90 day: 26.43 mpg (US) Sub2500 - '86 GMC Suburban C2500 90 day: 11.95 mpg (US) Snow flake - '11 Nissan Leaf SL SUV 90 day: 141.63 mpg (US) Thanks: 273 Thanked 3,570 Times in 2,834 Posts	It doesnt look like it has a fire suppression system. __________________ 1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost. 1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end. 2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.

05-13-2014, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
redpoint5 Human Environmentalist Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 12,819 Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX 90 day: 24.19 mpg (US) Lafawnda - CBR600 - '01 Honda CBR600 F4i 90 day: 47.32 mpg (US) Big Yeller - Dodge/Cummins - '98 Dodge Ram 2500 base 90 day: 21.82 mpg (US) Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2 90 day: 17.14 mpg (US) Model Y - '24 Tesla Y LR AWD Pacifica Hybrid - '21 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 90 day: 43.3 mpg (US) Thanks: 4,327 Thanked 4,480 Times in 3,445 Posts	The flat angle of the solar panels is not optimal unless you live in Ecuador. They would do better on the roof of a house. The car port is not the optimal structure to park a vehicle, since it doesn't prevent frost, condensation, or vandalism. If there were absolutely no other means for parking a car and generating solar energy, then I would consider something like this. __________________ Gas and Electric Vehicle Cost of Ownership Calculator Give me absolute safety, or give me death!

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