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Eindhoven wins world championship for solar-powered family cars in World Solar Challenge

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The Solar Team Eindhoven’s Stella, the first solar?powered powered family car ( earlier post ), is the winner of the Cruiser class of the World Solar Challenge 2013. On the road in Australia. Eindhoven University of Technology / Bart van Overbeeke. Click to enlarge. Eindhoven University of Technology / Bart van Overbeeke.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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The 2020 Sonata Hybrid is also equipped with the first Active Shift Control (ASC) technology and a Solar Roof System (SRS) (making its debut on the Sonata Hybrid), which increase driving range. Solar roof system. Hyundai Motor’s Solar Roof System makes its debut on the Sonata Hybrid.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s Solar Panel Tonneau Cover comes to life in new patent

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However, the design is now hinting toward even more versatility and usefulness as the patent describes the potential use as a solar panel that will provide range for the all-electric truck by capturing the sun’s energy. Will be an option to add solar power that generates 15 miles per day, possibly more.

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Why you might be charging your EV wrong – and what to do instead

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In contrast, the study found that a few experienced EV drivers had developed a strategy of using a trigger event to spur them to plug in their EV. Kempton said: Some of the more sophisticated EV users had picked a repeating event that happens at a place they can plug in and at a time or event lasting several hours.

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Volkswagen previewing mobile quick charging station; trials in 2019, production in 2020

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The stations can be set up flexibly and independent of the power supply wherever needed: for example, in public parking lots in the city, on company premises, or as a temporary charging point at large-scale events. The flexible locations can be easily found via the Internet or apps. family, to be charged in stand-alone operation.

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Honda unveils demonstration test house featuring Honda smart home system; gas, solar power and electromobility

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The HSHS installed in this demonstration test house consists of CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenium) thin-film solar cell panels; a home battery unit (rechargeable battery); household gas-engine cogeneration unit and hot-water supply system; and the Smart e Mix Manager.

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Blue Bird just got its single largest electric school bus order yet

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The LA school district expects the buses to take between three hours at Level 3 and eight hours at Level 2 to recharge fully using Sun Valley’s future charging infrastructure. They have hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone.