This Solar-Powered Car Maximizes Sunlight Exposure When Parked
Rahul Kalvapalle — June 28, 2017 — Autos
References: tue.nl & nltimes.nl
A team of engineers working out of the University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands have developed a wonderfully sleek and exceptionally powerful solar-powered car, dubbed the Stella Vie, that serves as a significant upgrade over its 2015 predecessor the Stella Lux.
The Stella Vie features less liberal use of solar panels but more than compensates for this with an improved aerodynamic shape, made possible by a curvaceous roof a boat-inspired tail, as well as a range of other high-tech features such as a parking system that takes the position of the sun into account in order to boost and optimize sunlight exposure while parked.
By using smart technology to maximize sunlight exposure, this solar-powered car proves that eco-friendly vehicles don't have to be solar panel-plastered eyesores in order to blend performance, style and eco-friendly transportation.
The Stella Vie features less liberal use of solar panels but more than compensates for this with an improved aerodynamic shape, made possible by a curvaceous roof a boat-inspired tail, as well as a range of other high-tech features such as a parking system that takes the position of the sun into account in order to boost and optimize sunlight exposure while parked.
By using smart technology to maximize sunlight exposure, this solar-powered car proves that eco-friendly vehicles don't have to be solar panel-plastered eyesores in order to blend performance, style and eco-friendly transportation.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Solar-powered Vehicles - The development of solar-powered vehicles with smart technology and enhanced aerodynamics seeks to optimize energy consumption and efficiency.
2. Eco-friendly Transportation - The trend towards eco-friendly transportation utilizing renewable energy sources is driving innovation in the automotive sector.
3. Solar-powered Parking Solutions - The growth of solar-powered parking solutions seeks to maximize the use of renewable energy while reducing the environmental impact of transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can take advantage of the trend towards smart solar-powered vehicles and eco-friendly transportation to innovate and differentiate their offerings.
2. Renewable Energy Industry - The renewable energy industry can leverage the trend towards solar-powered transportation and parking solutions to increase demand for clean energy solutions.
3. Smart Parking Industry - The development of solar-powered parking solutions presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the smart parking industry to meet the growing demand for sustainable parking solutions.
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