Energy Conservation
Why aren't solar-powered cars on the market?
Answered by
Planet Green
-
Planet Green
-
Unfortunately, at this stage of solar-power car development, a number of factors limit availability of the cars on the market. For example, the cars can only run when they have a steady supply of sunlight. This means that on a cloudy day, at night or going through a tunnel, the car won't get a move on. The next challenge is developing a battery big enough to store the sun's energy but not too heavy for the car. Also, weight limitations on solar-powered car prototypes mean they only can transport one person at a time. Engineers are still working on the design of solar-powered cars, however, so it could be that in the future, commercially available ones will crowd the roads.
Still Curious?
-
Why should I choose mass transit over a private car?
Answered by HowStuffWorks
-
How can changing the way I drive increase my car’s efficiency?
Answered by Planet Green
-
Are there benefits to exterior insulation?
Answered by HowStuffWorks
