Solar Bug is a car that resembles a telephone set and incorporates solar energy with electric energy for driving itself. The car will now be set to production and will be made available for sale in 2007 for $8,500 .
The new car will be entitled to certain design improvements and will be able to beat the current speed limitations of 25 mph to 45 mph. The car does not depends entirely on solar energy for charging and only 1 to 10 percent is contributed by it.
The car will feature:
• Body: Light weight composite
• Weight: 650 pounds
• Top Speed: 45mph
• Range: 30 miles+
• Batteries: 4-12 Volt
• Reserve/Headlight Battery:12 volt
• Battery Charger Main Batteries: 4 bank (4-6 hours complete charge ˜ 65¢ per charge)
• Regenerative Braking
• Solar power: (2-7) 10-watt solar panels with independent PWM charger
• Tires: 12”-60 PSI
• Drive: Chain
• Safety: DOT approved batteries Roll bar and seat belts
All these features certainly makes this car a must have for drivers looking for best out of their money.
Via: autobloggreen