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cy13erpunk t1_iye7u3d wrote

i just need/want this on a jeep/truck-styled frame so that it can be driven off-road or at least on unpaved roads

the front wheel housings seem like they are going to be the first things to fail in real-world driving , regardless of the aerodynamic benefits ; should put the blinkers into the main body structure

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seanflyon t1_iyebji5 wrote

It is hard to get solar to make sense on a car, only so much energy hits a given area. If you ignore aerodynamics I don't think you can make it practical.

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cy13erpunk t1_iyeotln wrote

most SUVs and/or utility-type trucks with scaffolding in the back could easily accommodate a complete roof covering of solar panels

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seanflyon t1_iyeyh59 wrote

The Ford F150 Lightning and Rivian R1T each can go about 2 miles per kwh. The Aptera can go 5 times as far on the same energy. You could fit maybe 50% more solar panels on a large truck (the Lightning is 30% longer, the R1T is 22.6% longer) so with the extra panels it could maybe go 12 miles per day in full sun. That could still be useful.

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