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In October, a Dutch-engineered car powered by the sun drove almost 2,000 miles across the Australian outback at an average speed of 56 miles per hour. Solar-powered cars obviously run on the sun and people always love these two words-- free and clean. But, there are still quite a few limitations if you want to drive a solar vehicle. The one in Australia had room for only a driver, travelled only during daylight hours and used a small battery to get started.
So, will we likely see solar cars on our roads in the near future? Most experts say no. The photovoltaic cells used in solar cars currently capture the sunlight and convert it to electricity, but they are expensive to produce and the car is made from expensive lightweight materials like titanium composites. However, solar-powered vehicles might find some limited use as commuter cars where they had an opportunity to recharge during the day, and some are used today as golf carts.
There are limits to using photovoltaic (PV) cells and here are a few:
Of all the alternative forms of transportation that are currently under development, solar-powered vehicles are near the top of the list. So, does solar have a bright future when it comes to the automotive world? At Hewlett Collision Center, we strongly believe that they will eventually provide all of us with a greener choice and a sunny future.
Sources: Green Garage, Car Tech News
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