I know there are Solar powered car, but solar and wind powered? Hmm…that seems odd. This golf cart looking car is the self powered Venturi Eclectic. It is powered by a 22hp electric motor charged by solar cells mounted on its roof.
So where does wind powere come in? There is a force wheel that rotates by sheer wind power. It looks like your average wind turbine and it also charges the battery.
A full day of wind charging can power this car for about 15km.
No sun and no wind? No problem, just plug it into a mains unit at home.
A completely charged NiMH battery provides a range of about 50km and allows the car to reach speeds of 50km/h. Not bad. Great for driving around the neighborhood or passing by a near grocery store.This will go into production in June 2007 and will cost about 24,000 euros.
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Wind and Solar Powered Car
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