US Pipeline Caused Biggest Spill in Decades, We’re Just Hearing About It

Re:US Pipeline Caused Biggest Spill in Decades, We’re Just H... by clouddrover on Sunday March 07, 2021 @03:33PM (#26379503)

> I remember thinking: "I don't want to be beholden to gasoline." But I also remember thinking: "I don't want to be beholden to the electric grid."

Then you'll need your own solar panels. Either on your roof or on your car or both:

- Sono Motors Sion: https://sonomotors.com/

- Lightyear One: https://lightyear.one/

- Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a small panel as an option. Maybe useful if you live somewhere sunny: https://pvbuzz.com/hyundai-ioniq-5-solar-panels/

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Re:US Pipeline Caused Biggest Spill in Decades, We’re Just H... by sovreign on Sunday March 07, 2021 @03:55PM (#26379685)

One additional "car with solar panels" option is the upcoming Aptera car that can charge (ideally 40 miles per day). https://www.aptera.us

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Re:US Pipeline Caused Biggest Spill in Decades, We’re Just H... by zbrozek on Sunday March 07, 2021 @04:26PM (#26379922)

I used to captain a solar race car team. I don't really want solar panels on my car; I'd much rather have them installed as stationary infrastructure. On-vehicle there are pressures to stay compact and lightweight, which costs durability. Cars are also almost always more-shaded than rooftops.

A super tiny panel to run a cabin fan is reasonable, but on an EV with an enormous battery pack it's unnecessary complexity.

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Re:US Pipeline Caused Biggest Spill in Decades, We’re Just H... by mjcohen on Sunday March 07, 2021 @05:26PM (#26380402)

Also, solar panels on a car are natural targets for idiots. Has to be protected against rocks and paint.

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