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By: Electric38

Electric38 — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:59:00 +0000

Still wondering why these electric vehicles (cars and bikes) are not universally agreeing on a battery VOLT/AMP/ETC) type so they can be quick swapped rather than waiting. There should be hundreds of pre-charged batteries available at each station. It’s sad to see America move forward soooo slowly. Guess those mid east terrorists still need the oil money….

How long before the return on investment in the canopy goes positive (free solar). How do mass producing these solar stations affect the resale price of my gas guzzler?

How much money per vehicle is lost by the auto manufacturers? No carborater. fuel injector, gas tank, combustion engine, catalytic converter, etc. etc. What about used parts sales?? This may account for some of the kicking and screaming from them.

By: Dan Daniel

Dan Daniel — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:16:00 +0000

I don’t think the curved roof approach makes a whole lot of sense. Looks pretty but a flat roof with the panels mounted at latitude will produce more power and will cost less to manufacture. I’ve seen other solar car ports that made more sense.

I’m curious about the three charging options. Why wouldn’t most people choose the rapid charge option. If they do would the solar output be able to keep up. I’m assuming this carport is grid tied. I’d use a small computer to maximize charge across all vehicles based on how long the employees will be planning to stay.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:59:00 +0000

The panels in this array are not angled to take best advantage of the sun. This setup is likely designed by someone more interested in form than function.

By: Beast88mm

Beast88mm — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:40:00 +0000

Get a Hydrogen hybrid Conversion installed in the SF Bay Area for $1600 for most cars and small trucks. These are HOD hydrogen on demand nothing is stored. Plus you get a tax credit for installing hydrogen upgrades. 35%-60% gains. Talk to @hybridwatercar on twitter or tinyurl.com/waterpowered

By: Kanaga Gnana

Kanaga Gnana — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:55:00 +0000

With the MPPT technology the maximum out put can be always obtained even with part of the solar Panels being in shade with there curved profile. It may be still better if the solar Panels are made to track the sun and you might get 20 to 30% extra Energy with same set of Solar Modules. Of course there will be some moving parts and little more maintenance required. Hope Mitsubishi will consider these options as well

By: Anumakonda Jagadeesh

Anumakonda Jagadeesh — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:59:00 +0000

It is heartening to note that Electric Vehicle charging thorough Solar is Catching up.

Dr.A.Jagadeesh Nellore(AP),India
Wind Energy Expert
E-mail: anumakonda.jagadeesh@gmail.com

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:59:00 +0000

I’d love to see some performance numbers from this solar array. Curved as it is, some panels are going to be producing earlier in the morning but less in the early afternoon, others are going to be late afternoon producers.

That spreads production over more hours, but does it cut overall output?