EVDL Administrator via EV wrote:
On 30 Oct 2018 at 12:12, Lee Hart via EV wrote:
Perhaps the panels could be stored when driving, and opened up when
parked?
Sounds technically feasible, but limited in utility.
For one thing, I don't think that the in most cases it would be feasible for
the panels to expand beyond the vehicle's footprint. That would disrupt
other parked vehicles and get in the way of pedestrians. I can see the
disputes arising when one vehicle parks and deploys its panels, which then
shade another vehicle's!
The other problem is the potential for accidental or deliberate (vandalism)
damage.
I don't see something like this ever becoming mainstream, but it has
potential.
Indeed, it would be a "disruptive" technology, so some creativity would
be required. :-)
Maybe a solar roof on a van, that gets it high enough not to be easily
vandalized.
What about somthing like a umbrella or awning that easily unfolds.
Or something that looks like a boat or something on a roof rack. Kayak
racks often put them at an angle.
Maybe disguise it as something else, like a billboard or advertising
display. A "billboard" could stick up pretty high, to get lots of area.
Selctively park so it's facing the sun. Have it fold down while driving
to minimize wind resistance.
PV cells could be arranged to spell out a message. Or use a color
overlay that does not attenuate the red-infrared wavelengths that the
panels use, but either reflects or absorbs the blue light that they don't.
It just occurred to me that the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile happens to be a
fairly streamlined shape, but has a lot of surface area. Maybe talk them
into a solar-powered version for advertising? :-)
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