Honestly it seems like a no-brainer to me to put a solar panel on the roof of electric cars to increase their action radius, so I figured there’s probably one or more good reasons why they don’t.

Also, I acknowledge that a quick google could answer the question, but with the current state of google I don’t want to read AI bullshit. I want an actual answer, and I bet there will be some engineers eager to explain the issues.

  • AggressivelyPassive@feddit.de
    42·
    7 months ago

    On the other hand: most cars are not moved 23h a day. They just stand around.

    A lightweight solar panel could be a worthwhile range extender in at least some climates.

    • zbyte64@awful.systems
      8·
      7 months ago

      On the other hand: most trips are made to the exact same place, why move solar panels around when you could just leave them in place (especially if the car isn’t moving for 23hr)?

    • Cryophilia@lemmy.world
      31·
      7 months ago

      I’ve seen some prototype solar panels that roll up like a carpet for easy storage. Keep it in the trunk, lay it out when you’re gonna be parked somewhere for a while.