Racing solar-powered vehicles a reality

Humanity a long time ago worshipped the Sun as the basis of life on Earth and appreciate its huge potential. But in order to use solar energy directly to generate electricity, researchers and engineers had a long way to go. To develop and use solar energy converters began only in the middle of the last century.





Until that time, use of inexhaustible source of energy for its transformation into electricity — could not afford the level of scientific achievements in this field.





Converters of solar energy, with efficiency, lowest possible for auto work, appeared about thirty years ago. This immediately caused the construction of solar electric vehicles that can use the sun's energy.





Some time open in this area was conceptual. They were used as determinants of the direction in which it was necessary to conduct research and development.





Of course, soon, electric vehicles will occupy a leading position among transport for local transportation. And electric cars with solar panels on Board will be able to overcome relatively large distances.



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