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ATVC Correspondent

02-04-2019 12:36 AM

Answered: Why No Solar Powered UTVs?

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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/

Big Frank

02-04-2019 04:04 PM

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.

Kymco 450i

02-05-2019 05:55 AM

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

Kymco 450i

02-05-2019 06:05 AM

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

AdrenalineRush

02-05-2019 11:03 PM

Not to mention, mud doesn't transmit sunlight too well.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7822/...487ac818_b.jpg

greg74

02-07-2019 01:12 AM

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

Big Frank

02-07-2019 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdrenalineRush (Post 3412373)

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/

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