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Feb 4, 2019 | 12:36 AM

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Answered: Why No Solar Powered UTVs?

Now that full electric motor packages are a legit off-roading option, one reader asks why we're not seeing solar panels used to extend vehicle range. Here's why:

https://atvconnection.com/articles/a...e-sun-do-more/

Feb 4, 2019 | 04:04 PM

Big Frank

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In the summer when I do most of my riding I park in the shade whenever I can to keep the seat from getting hot. A solar panel wouldn't do me any good.

Feb 5, 2019 | 05:55 AM

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Bad Boy buggie already tried electric machines with little sucess...very little!

Feb 5, 2019 | 06:05 AM

Kymco 450i

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Bad Boy buggie already tried electric machines with little sucess...very little!

Feb 5, 2019 | 11:03 PM

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Not to mention, mud doesn't transmit sunlight too well.

Feb 7, 2019 | 01:12 AM

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It would be painfully slow and underpowered. Range would be extremely limited too. Just not a viable option.

Feb 7, 2019 | 06:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AdrenalineRush

Not to mention, mud doesn't transmit sunlight too well.

Check out the last picture on this page. The only clean place to put a solar panel is on the seat. The sun doesn't shine out of my butt, and probably not his either.

https://www.mikekowis.com/torcs-race-012719/