I do not believe there is a company that make solar powered cars for the public, you might try contacting m i t i know they a program in that field good luck
Your best bet is to contact the Universities, they are all in competition for these ideas right now.
As far as I know there are no companies doing solar powered vehichles just a lot of inventors.
I read that Delft University made a solar powered car.
Never heard of one. The primary reason is due to the very large area required for much power from Solar Cells. A fairly good cell is about 3X4FT and can supply a few light bulbs. You would need a lot to supply a car.
I recently saw a solar- panelled garage that would charge an electric car. The problem – people usually drive during sunlight hours. My proposal – Make interchangeable battery backs that can be alternated.
Here is an example of a solar van that is in daily use. it is a self build though
But, for the size required for a generally acceptable performance, it is better not to carry the weight of the solar pannels around, but install on a garage roof where they can be properly aligned. Tesla will provide this service if you buy one of their cars
A micro van like the one in freds link was driven around Japan for a tv show. ( …yes it was a long series..) It seemed to get about 30 klm on a charge, which ain’t much, but could be useful to some people.
Personally, I thought it wasn’t bad for a backyard job. It was a self build too, I assume.
October 16th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Via the internet……………..
October 17th, 2008 at 3:29 am
there is a business of solar powered cars? Funny, I’ve never seen any in the streets…
October 17th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
P.O. box, the sun
October 20th, 2008 at 5:43 am
A good college or university may have some engineering students interested in making your plan work.
October 23rd, 2008 at 5:21 am
I do not believe there is a company that make solar powered cars for the public, you might try contacting m i t i know they a program in that field good luck
October 25th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Your best bet is to contact the Universities, they are all in competition for these ideas right now.
As far as I know there are no companies doing solar powered vehichles just a lot of inventors.
I read that Delft University made a solar powered car.
October 27th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Hi, I was the exhibit coordinator for the American Solar Car Race Across America about five years ago.
check out the website above.
Cars are designed and built by students. One group is high school oriented, another is University oriented. You will find lots of leads at that site.
Schedule yourself to attend one of the races, and meet some really wonderful folks.
Good luck
October 29th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Never heard of one. The primary reason is due to the very large area required for much power from Solar Cells. A fairly good cell is about 3X4FT and can supply a few light bulbs. You would need a lot to supply a car.
October 30th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
I recently saw a solar- panelled garage that would charge an electric car. The problem – people usually drive during sunlight hours. My proposal – Make interchangeable battery backs that can be alternated.
November 2nd, 2008 at 1:21 am
Try these people for a solar rickshaw,
Here is an example of a solar van that is in daily use. it is a self build though
But, for the size required for a generally acceptable performance, it is better not to carry the weight of the solar pannels around, but install on a garage roof where they can be properly aligned. Tesla will provide this service if you buy one of their cars
November 4th, 2008 at 6:42 am
A micro van like the one in freds link was driven around Japan for a tv show. ( …yes it was a long series..) It seemed to get about 30 klm on a charge, which ain’t much, but could be useful to some people.
Personally, I thought it wasn’t bad for a backyard job. It was a self build too, I assume.