You can't use standard heavy panels. You must use cells configured properly
and self encapsulate using special plastic heat shrink and a hot air gun. They
must be integrated into the roof of the vehicle. I've seen it done. This is
much lighter and makes for a working solar vehicle. Encapsulation must be done
or the cells will degrade in the natural environment. It is also more
aerodynamic to use special encapsulation. A practical solar vehicle can be
manufactured. It's just a matter of time before it's done. Tesla sponsors the
Cruiser class at the World Solar Challenge. A future Tesla solar vehicle I bet
is in the planning stages. I'd be surprised if it wasn't. Many top Tesla
people were on the Stanford Solar Team.
http://sinovoltaics.com/technology/stella-lux-winner-of-world-solar-challenge-visits-shanghai/
Lawrence Rhodes
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