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mike-s
Feb 20, 2018Explorer
Naio wrote:Solar cells are already at ~20% efficiency. So in this case some future, perfect ones would provide 20 kW. The camper needs 60 kW to move at a reasonable speed. But there's much less efficiency to be gained there - most of the power is for frictional losses (aerodynamics, etc.).
I agree it's just a concept -- and that we are getting there!
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Solar cells will become more efficient, so will drivetrains.
Want a solar powered vehicle? This is what works:
Not a very reasonable RV.
Perhaps they should mount a wind-power generator on the top. Perpetual motion, FTW!
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