PV-powered electric vehicles can have up to 30% higher range

A European research team has installed solar panels on a light commercial electric vehicle and has tested their performance for four months. The vehicle was able to extend the range by 530 km, although not all panels contributed equally. System efficiency was measured at up to 66%.

PV-powered electric vehicles can have up to 30% higher range

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