Eco Factor: Zero-emission all-electric vehicle fueled by solar energy.
Yokohama Tire Canada is funding the Sunstang car program at the University of Western Ontario. The program, which is being developed by a team of engineering students, will be exploring a new approach in the development of solar-powered vehicles. The students are developing a solar-powered three-wheeled vehicle that can be mass produced.
The car technology is quite different from the tech being employed by university students to develop solar cars for several competitions. The car by the University of Western Ontario will use solar power for a charger paired with the car. Moreover, the design will use a removable, replaceable battery array that will be able to provide faster charging times.
The solar-powered vehicle will feature a three-phase induction motor that is being claimed to be 97 percent efficient. The team expects to unveil their vehicle in May 2010 and show a drivable model by the end of that month.
Via: Canadian Driver
