The c max solar energi concept uses solar panels on its top for charging 2 11 the c max solar energi concept can also take on electricity using its charging port.
C max with solar panels on top.
A lot of plug in vehicle drivers have been doing it for several years.
And the first one to get such feature could be c max minivan.
It is much more environmental and fuel friendly approach than a hybrid and plug in system.
The mpv is already using a hybrid drivetrain.
The new generation is about to introduce an all electric battery that will give power.
The concept car has a solar charge mode which slowly moves the parked car to match the sun s.
Underneath it s all standard c max energi.
Ford s c max solar energi uses roof mounted solar panels to charge its electric motor allowing the car to go up to 21 miles on solar power alone.
With solar panels on its roof the concept grabs light that is converted to energy.
There s a 7 6 kwh lithium ion battery pack that powers a.
The solar energi concept with its roof mounted solar panel array is appropriately high tech.
It s a smart energy strategy but the initial investment was substantial so that leaves plenty of room for a better solution.
The ford c max solar energi concept car has rooftop solar cells supplied by san jose s sunpower corp.
Ford c max solar energi concept drivetrain the ford c max solar energi uses the power of the sun to regenerate power.
Ford c max solar energi ford c max solar energi using solar energy to charge an electric car is not a new idea.
Like the c max energi on which the concept car is based the c max solar energi uses a plug in hybrid system.