Charge you car battery with a solar sunroof
Looking for a way to eco-pimp your ride this summer? Sunrise Solar is introducing a new eco-friendly auto accessory that might prove to be a green driving must-have -- a solar sunroof (kinda redundant-sounding, right?). This sunroof lets you enjoy some rays when its open, and gives your battery some love while it's closed.Obviously, the sunroof panel won't generate enough power to eliminate the need for your car's charging system altogether, but it will supplement a large portion of you electricity usage, which should help with your vehicle's efficiency -- especially if you drive a hybrid or EV. According to the press release, the new photovoltaic sunroofs will not only charge your battery, but they'll somehow help regulate your car's temperature while it's parked. Unfortunately, they don't provide any details on how exactly that will work. Maybe the panels power an exhaust fan?
[via CleanTechnica]
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9-05-2008 @ 10:29AM
Tammy Green said...
You misspelled my Flickr name on the photo credit. It should be Zesmerelda.
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9-26-2008 @ 2:37PM
Total Solar Energy said...
how about solar power in the car to power devices like an ipod or phone?
http://www.totalsolarenergy.co.uk
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