Is it possible to build a 4 person car that weighs 1000 (or so) pounds?
With trunk or other storage? That would be a game changer. (Of course,
with 4 adults in it and some luggage it would weigh closer to 1500+
pounds.)
Also, can 5 point harnesses have retractors?
Peri
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From: "Lawrence Rhodes via EV" <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>; "[email protected]"
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Sent: 30-Jan-16 10:31:03 AM
Subject: [EVDL] The reasons for a solar car.
I think there are many reasons to go for efficiency rather than brute
strength in electric vehicles. If your vehicle is heavy you have to
have more batteries which are expensive. If you go light and I mean
under 1000 pounds you can use less batteries. A 15kw battery in a sub
1000 pound car with good aerodynamics can go over 300 miles. With a
15kw battery you can charge very quickly with just a J1772 connector.
The advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The challenge is to make it
safe. Racing has given the answer. 5 point harnesses and airbags.
The Tesla Cruiser Class at the World Solar Challenge has shown the way.
Technology gets better. Now 5000 dollars worth of Sun Power solar
cells can do some good but not on my Leaf. It would take 16
hours...maybe that isn't so bad....maybe I could build a solar
trailer..............hmmmm..........
http://sinovoltaics.com/technology/stella-lux-winner-of-world-solar-challenge-visits-shanghai/
Seats 4 goes far. Specifications in the article and it uses off the
shelf solar panels. Maybe we could build one. Lawrence Rhodes
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