Yes, you heard right. There is such thing as a solar car. Think about it. How much would it cost to take your solar car for a drive? $0. I'll answer the questions you probably have here: if I don't, go ahead and ask me in the comments. Simply, these cars use solar panels to take in solar power, convert it into electricity, and the electrical motor in the car uses that electricity to power the car. At the moment, they are not being sold as everyday vehicles, though some are on the market. Toyota's third generation Prius, however, does have solar panels on the roof. This does not power the car, but it cools the car down when it is parked on hot, sunny days without help from the engine. The system costs $3,500, and it takes a week to make only one. How about cars powered by 100% solar energy? There is a French solar car on the market for $30,000. Its top speed? 32 mph. If you were to make a solar car capable of going 60-70 mph, that would cost around $175,000. Simply, right now solar cars really aren't practical. But who knows? Maybe in 20 years or so, highway capable solar cars will be on the market!
Hey, I have a question to ask you, answer in the comments please, what do you think most cars will run on in 50 years?
a) Gas
b) Electricity
c) Hybrid power
d) Solar power
e) Something else... I'll tell you in the comments
