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seanflyon t1_iyebji5 wrote

Reply to comment by cy13erpunk in The solar-powered Aptera's unique design addresses common EV barriers by cartoonzi

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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