This is fantastic. It shows what you can do with renewable energy.
Is this the way forward for vehicle technology? An electric powered van that uses onboard wind and solar generation to charge its batteries.
Eccentric Englishman? Maybe, but a man with a great idea well implemented? Definitely!
What might it take for you and I to rig up such a clean, efficient mode of transport for our businesses? For more info go to: solarvan.co.uk
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25 responses to Amazing Solar and Wind Powered Van
Don’t know as I …
Don’t know as I didn’t make the car or the video, I just uploaded it because I really like the concept. For more infomation and contact details go to solarvan dot co dot uk.
What is the cost …
What is the cost per Kw where you charge the van? What is the life of the batries? Thanks for your time
Sydney University …
Sydney University made a van (Diahatsu with 850cc engine) exactly the same as this about 12 years ago. A small van (1000kg carry capacity version) I must admit is ideal for EV conversion and you can pick up a second hand one for next to nothing with a worn out engine.
A Great post, thanks
A Great post, thanks
very nice.
very nice.
I’m all for it but …
I’m all for it but um… solar cars in London?
Got any rain powered cars?
Since making this …
Since making this video he has converted to lithium ion batteries. More information on this is at solarvan dot co dot uk.
Where can I get …
Where can I get this car, I NEED SOMETHING LIKE IT!!
put squirl cage on …
put squirl cage on top of van when driving to charge van battery, get it
Very nice execution …
Very nice execution of concept! Hardly eccentric.
Also, you are well spoken. Nice Vid.
I noticed a bit of body roll to the van; is this an artifact of the battery weight or is it normal for control?
Excellent example …
Excellent example of how we individuals can do what big car makers won’t provide consumers. Yeah, we can make our own solutions to global warming and climate change.
Here’s my own EV story:
Check out evalbum (dot) com, vehicle #1091
kudos, fella. I …
kudos, fella. I wish you all the best. Several new battery technologies are now available that are much smaller and lighter than lead-acid, that will last much longer and provide all the advantages of gasoline with no pollution and no compromise. see phoenixmotorcars dot com
kdc43: you’re an …
kdc43: you’re an idiot. If someone gave you a chest full of gold, you’d complain that it was too heavy. An electric vehicle typically costs between a fifth and a tenth as much as a gas car to operate, and they’ll be the dominant car power within 5 years… mark my words. Battery tech has advanced tremendously with nanophosphates, nanotitanates, supercapacitors, etc… now, take your cynicism, and go play in traffic.
awesum!
the wind …
awesum!
the wind charger idea is something I’ll have to try on my camper truck,
(instead of running noisy,smelly gas genset,)
mind you vertical axis windcharger is better and more efficient.imo see windside dot com
XD hahahaha. amen!!
XD hahahaha. amen!!
An ugly van. You …
An ugly van. You made it look good by converting it to a solar electric vehicle
i’ve heard it rains …
i’ve heard it rains alot there, i live in louisiana it rains ALOT here to
the fan however is …
the fan however is not quite so practical.
photovoltaic cells …
photovoltaic cells work in fog these days
that guy is awesome …
that guy is awesome!!!!!!!!!
lol. he’s my best …
lol. he’s my best friends uncle :L
maybe put three …
maybe put three quarters of solar panel on top of the van and then near the rear mount a magnetic motor with a squirrel cage fan to catch the wind energy while going down the road or build side scoops into the side of the van with the air going through them into the fans to generate energy?maybe?would really like to see something like that built hybrid of wind and solar panel in action
Extremly ugly car
Extremly ugly car
he should fabricate …
he should fabricate the fan to generate power while the van is moving. use the air the van displaces to move the propeller blade on the generator. Even more power!
that would be HHO …
that would be HHO power cars, which can be used mixed with gas in gas cars
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