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Solar Car 37 : esthétisme, protection et confort !

Personnalisez votre véhicule à Vernou-sur-Brenne avec Solar Car 37

Pose de vitres et de feux teintés, covering, déchromage en indre-et-loire pose de ciels étoiles, rénovation d'optique de phares, nettoyage automobile.

Solar Car 37 à Vernou-sur-Brenne est spécialisée dans la personnalisation de véhicules .

Pour la pose de vitres ou de feux teintés , nous vous assurons des prestations sur mesure.

Nous réalisons aussi le covering et le déchromage de votre véhicule.

Nous vous proposons une large gamme de films solaires teintés homologués.

Vous pouvez modifier l’esthétique de votre voiture avec un covering total (recouvrement complet) ou partiel (toit, capot, rétroviseurs…).

Nous disposons d’une large gamme d’adhésifs et de couleurs pour répondre à toutes vos demandes.

Nous pouvons aussi recouvrer les parties chromées de votre véhicule avec du vinyle : contour de la calandre, contour des vitres, éléments à l’intérieur de votre véhicule, barres de toit, logos constructeurs…

Pour donner de la visibilité à votre entreprise, nous effectuons la création et la pose d' adhésifs publicitaires .

Confiez-nous votre voiture et changez son style !

Réduisez nettement le risque d’effraction de votre véhicule grâce à nos films solaires qui sont antieffraction !

Nous vous assurons aussi une pose conforme à la règlementation en place depuis le 1er janvier 2017 qui fixe la TLV (Transmission de Lumière Visible) à 30% sur vos vitres avant.

En faisant appel à nos services, vous limitez les risques de bris de glace, de car-jacking…

Nos films solaires aident à protéger vos équipements intérieurs en rejetant 99,9% des rayons UV.

Ils rejettent l’énergie solaire à l’extérieur de votre habitacle et réduisent la chaleur à l’intérieur de votre véhicule.

Apportez une jolie touche esthétique à votre voiture grâce à notre gamme de films teintés garantis 10 ans !

Pourquoi choisir Solar Car 37 ?

Disponibilité et réactivité

Service de qualité

Travail soigné

Nos partenaires dans le domaine de l’automobile

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Nous intervenons uniquement chez les particuliers pour la  rénovation de phares  et pour la pose de  films solaires & décoratifs sur les bâtiments.

Nous nous déplaçons dans un rayon de 60 km autour de Vernou-sur-Brenne 

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Sono Motors Debuts Affordable Solar Electric Vehicle, ‘Sion’, for First Time in the U.S.; Kicks Off Multi-City Solar Mobility Tour

Sion, which sono motors believes will be the world’s first affordable solar electric vehicle (sev) showcased at times square in new york, kicking off a three-week cross-country tour including stops in boston, detroit, san francisco bay area, and los angeles , sono motors has received more than 42,000 reservations and pre-orders for sion to date; sion is expected to retail in europe for approximately €25,000 ($25,000) with start of production planned for the second half of 2023 , integrated solar panels can extend sion’s range and reduce charging frequency.

NEW YORK, 11 October 2022 – Sono Motors (NASDAQ: SEV), the Munich, Germany-based company pioneering solar mobility, today kicked off its “Celebrate the Change” U.S. tour in New York City with the debut of its solar electric vehicle (SEV), Sion, at Times Square. Sono Motors believes that the 5-seater passenger vehicle, which is expected to retail in Europe for approximately €25,000 ($25,000), has the potential to become the world’s first affordable SEV. Start of production for the Sion is planned for the second half of 2023.

“With the impacts of climate change already being felt around the world, the need to decarbonize has never been more urgent. A world without fossil fuels demands cleaner transportation and our mission to add solar to every vehicle is the next logical step,” said Laurin Hahn, co-founder and CEO of Sono Motors. “Solar electric vehicles represent a new frontier in zero-emission mobility, enabling convenience, more range on a single charge, and greater independence from charging infrastructure. We are tremendously excited to bring Sion to the United States for the first time and to showcase our vision of the future of solar transportation.”

Sion will embark on a multi-city coast-to-coast tour, including planned stops with public viewing in:

• New York City (October 11, NASDAQ MarketSite at Times Square; October 12, 1 Noble Street, Brooklyn)
• Boston (October 14, High Street Place Food Hall)
• Detroit (October 17, The Eastern)
• San Francisco (October 24-25, location TBA)
• San Jose (October 26, by invitation only)
• Los Angeles (October 27-28, Tuxedo LA)

“The U.S. continues to be an exciting market for us and in addition to our plans to begin delivering Sion to the European market next year, we are actively evaluating American partnership opportunities while expanding our portfolio of integrated solar solutions for fleet operators. Our solar solutions are intended to enable trucks, buses, trailers, and other commercial vehicles to harness the power of the sun to reduce fossil fuel usage and costs without compromising on range — or anything else. Companies across Europe and the United States are already using or piloting our licensable technology on their fleet vehicles and we’re eager to help even more American fleet operators,” Hahn added.

To learn more about Sono Motors’ tour in the United States, please visit sonomotors.com/en/celebrate-the-change

Sono Motors: Harnessing the power of the sun

Since its founding in Munich, Germany in 2016, Sono Motors has become a pioneer in solar-powered transportation. Its development of Sion, which has the potential to become the world’s first affordable SEV, coupled with Sono Motors’ portfolio of integrated solar technologies, empower everyday commuters as well as businesses to harness the power of the sun for mobility. 

The outer shell of the family-friendly Sion consists of 456 seamlessly integrated solar half-cells that extend the time between charges and enable self-sufficiency on short journeys. Its solar technology extends Sion’s estimated 190 mile battery range by an average of 70 miles per week in typical weather conditions and by as much as 150 miles per week in optimal conditions. Sion’s 54 kWh LFP battery will allow for a maximum charging capacity of up to 75 kW (DC) and 11 kW (AC). Bidirectional charging up to 11 kW will turn Sion into a solar “power plant” that can charge devices, other EVs, or put energy back into private or public energy grids.

To date, Sion has received more than 20,000 active private reservations (with an average down payment of about $2,000) as well as more than 22,000 pre-orders from fleet operators, including more than 12,000 from FINN , a subscription car service that operates in Germany and the U.S. With an expected retail price tag of approximately $25,000 — and a reduced need to plug-in to charge — the Sion is expected to have among the lowest total cost of ownership in the medium-size passenger vehicle category. In partnership with Valmet Automotive, Sono Motors plans to start production in Finland in the second half of 2023 and aims to produce approximately 257,000 Sion vehicles within seven years.

Sono Motors recently unveiled its Solar Bus Kit , an efficient solar retrofit solution optimized for 40-foot public buses commonly used in Europe. It is designed to allow electrical subsystems like HVAC, heating, ventilation, automatic doors, and video screens to be partially powered by solar energy, and can save up to 400 gallons of diesel and up to 4.4 short tons of CO2 per bus per year.

More than 20 companies worldwide are already piloting Sono Motors’ integrated solar technology – including a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Europe, MAN Truck & Bus, CHEREAU, Kögel, and the Munich municipal bus system – on a variety of fleet vehicles such as buses, trailers, trucks, and electric transporters. Several of these customer deployments debuted for the first time in September at IAA Transportation 2022, the world’s largest transportation event dedicated to commercial vehicles.

Sono Motors also underscored its partnership with Sibros , a San Jose, California-based pioneer of Deep Over-the-Air (OTA) Connected Vehicle Systems. Sibros works with global automakers to optimize fleet health, reduce software recalls, and create new connected services with full vehicle OTA software updates, data collection, and diagnostics in a single system. Sion’s software updates, data collection, and remote interactions will be handled by the Sibros Deep Connected Platform, giving Sono Motors direct insight into vehicle data and fleet analytics and the ability to reduce maintenance and service costs, while also diagnosing and fixing potential problems before they compromise vehicle capabilities, including malware hacks and other cybersecurity issues.

“We are proud to have been selected by Sono Motors, which we believe to be one of the most innovative global leaders in the solar-powered vehicle market, to provide our connected vehicle technology to the impressive Sion,” said Hemant Sikaria, CEO and co-founder of Sibros. “The popularity and pre-orders of the Sion has emphasized the need for safe, secure and reliable over-the-air software updates and data collection for the entire vehicle fleet. Innovative technologies such as solar-powered vehicles are the future and we’re excited to partner with Sono Motors for the ride.”

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Sono Group N.V. (NASDAQ: SEV) is on a pioneering mission to accelerate the revolution of mobility by making every vehicle solar. Sono Motors’ disruptive solar technology has been engineered to be seamlessly integrated into a variety of vehicle architectures — including third-party OEM cars, buses, refrigerated vehicles, and recreational vehicles — to extend range and reduce fuel costs as well as the impact of CO2 emissions, paving the way for climate-friendly mobility.

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Solar Cars Are Coming, But at What Price -- and Are They Right for You?

They still plug in, but depending on how you use them, they may do so very rarely.

A practical solar car has been the stuff of sci-fi, mostly relegated to proofs of concept , but lately that changed as three credible makers are putting them on the market. Long-range EV buyers who think these cars will let them completely cut the cord are going to be disappointed, but those who have a realistic view of their driving needs might be enthused. 

All of these early leaders still embrace plugged-in charging but layer on solar charging as a first line method to cover most ordinary driving. Whether that's true will depend on each driver's mileage needs and access to sunlight; clean car nuts who love to keep their car garaged or covered need not apply.

Lightyear 0

The Lightyear 0 comes off as the most sophisticated of the early solar cars, and for a quarter of a million dollars , it had better. Don't worry, the next two cars I show you cost about the same as the sales tax on this one.

Lightyear says the 54 square feet of solar panels across the top of their car can harvest as much as 45 miles of driving range per day on top of about 390 miles of total battery range (per the European WLTP test cycle, which tends to be optimistic compared to the US ratings). Of that range 320 miles can be garnered in about an hour when plugged into a DC fast charger. 

The Lightyear one with optional rear-wheel aero fairings and most of its solar cells on display.

The Lightyear 0 weighs just under 3,500 pounds, which, by today's standards, is svelte, especially for a car carrying a heavy battery pack that typically weighs from 500 to 800 pounds. Part of that lightweighting comes from using simple, compact in-wheel motors, which is something of a given in the solar car business.

Only 950 of these cars are slated for initial production, with sale limited to the UK and parts of the EU .

At the other end of the price spectrum lies the Sono Motors Sion at around $30,000, an extrapolation since this car is also not slated for the US market. The Sion offers 190 miles of total range and 70 to 150 miles per week of solar range, another example of the rather tortured dual-range estimates solar car companies provide, owing to the two disparate ways their cars get electric energy.

The Sono Sion's design is all business and all solar, with almost every inch of its bodywork covered in cells.

The Sion is plastered in solar panels, not just on the top-facing surfaces and, as a result, thumbs its nose at styling awards. When you do need to plug in a Sion, a DC fast charge will pack on around 80% of its 190 miles range in 30 minutes or so.

Like several non-solar EVs, the Sion boasts of being able to power other things, like EVs that Sono's imagery cheekily suggests got stranded without solar.

Sono recently announced it will commission Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet as its manufacturing partner , placing the Sion in the same hands that built many years of Boxsters and Caymans, as well as several current Mercedes models. No garage band there.

If the Aptera vehicle looks familiar, it's because it's been knocking around as the next big thing for at least 15 years . Now in solar electric form, it warrants (yet) another look. You'll either love or laugh at its airplane-without-wings styling and notice that it's a three-wheeler. But Aptera says all that helps it barge through the air using as little as 30% of the energy of an EV or Hybrid.

The Aptera solar electric vehicle is radically different from any car.

Its unconventional, light and slippery design creates a virtuous circle: The vehicle needs a smaller, lighter battery pack that, in turn, augments the vehicle's lightness, allowing for a meaningful state of charge to be achieved via the sun. Aptera uses an interactive mapping tool to illustrate how much solar driving you might expect. On top of that, you can configure an Aptera with battery options ranging from 250 to an almost incredible 1,000 miles.

The vehicle holds two people , and it helps if they're good friends: The pontoon fender bracketed cabin is snug (at least it's not a tandem ) though it has a substantial rear storage deck reminiscent of a Jaguar E-Type.

Notice I have been referring to the Aptera as a vehicle, not a car, because that's a key distinction. In the humorless eyes of your local DMV clerk, the Aptera is a motorcycle, or perhaps an "auto-cycle." You'd need to check the motor vehicle rules in your state, but you should at least not need a helmet as the thing is fully enclosed. You might, however, need a motorcycle or three-wheel vehicle endorsement. And note that, as a non-car, the Aptera does not have to conform to the same safety standards as cars, like having airbags.

Of the three cars I've shown you, this is the only one made and sold in the USA , ranging from about $26,000 for 250 miles of range to around $50,000 for one with an astounding projected 1,000 miles. In a way, the Aptera makes the most sense because it's so utterly distinct from any other EV that it argues for being owned along with one.

Normalizing or niche?

While you make up your mind about solar cars, here's what I think: Real-world performance feedback is going to be very important, as this is a new kind of charging that almost no driver has any experience with. 

That said, untethered charging does something potent: It allows an EV to potentially leapfrog the convenience of a gas-engined car rather than just trying to approximate it. That's right in line with my belief that the best charge isn't the fastest but the most persistent and transparent. 

I suspect that EV intenders are going to be pretty skeptical of solar cars, or they might break the opposite way and accept the concept, thanks to  millions of residential solar installations in the US  that have set the table for the technology.

Solar cars are an interesting proposition for the prepper who realizes that, as almost everything is going electric , almost nothing will work when the grid is down . It would be nice to know that, even when that happens, you still have a working car.

Finally, I have my concerns about the limited solar range these cars deliver at a time when we are about to see massive growth in conventional charging infrastructure ; That would seem to create a risk that the solar proposition gets lost in a sea of conventional charging that could relegate solar vehicles to just the most serious environmentalists or technology dilettantes.

All that said, there is an undeniable elegance to a solar electric car, so I'll be watching them for you.

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Palo Alto High School students develop, build fully solar-powered vehicle

The car has max speed of 60 miles per hour and is able to travel 200 miles on one charge

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KGO) -- Students from Palo Alto High School are preparing to take a car that they built with their own hands and race it from Texas to California as part of one of the country's premier high school STEM competitions.

The Solar Car Challenge features 22 teams of from across the United States. Their task is to create a solar-powered car capable of racing nearly across the country.

"I would have never thought that a group of high schoolers, especially that didn't even know each other, could come together, become almost like a family and create a car that could go across the states," Hanu Thakur said. "But we're about to do it."

Meet the Palo Alto Solar Racing Club...a small, but mighty and motivated group of students from Palo Alto High that are the innovators behind a solar-powered car.

It has max speed of 60 miles per hour and is able to travel 200 miles on one charge

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It's also completely made from scratch. This team has been working 12 hour days over the Summer to develop and build this car to withstand a nearly cross-country trip.

"It's just been a process of struggles trying to go from our prototype and idea to actually bringing it into real life," Manasvi Noronha said. "But, there's a lot of struggles along the way, but as long as you're able to work together with your team, you can pull through in the end."

We were there for the end - the final day of production before the team is off to Dallas, TX to compete in the 30th annual Solar Car Challenge.

High school students around the country have worked to build a solar car to compete in an eight-day, nearly fourteen hundred mile race from Texas to California.

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These students have completed their car in only four months.

"We've been working for months and months on this project," Liam Livingston said. "So, we'd be so proud of ourselves to be able to bring it there and drive it all the way back."

Program director Rupa Chaturvedi says the true prize for her will be seeing these students finish the incredible work that they started.

"That would be the best thing for this team to see their work actually make it," Chaturvedi said. "For us, four weeks ago we weren't sure we would complete the car. And now, we're taking it to Dallas."

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"I was really hopeful in the beginning, then as the season progressed in the middle, I was a little doubtful," Thakur said. "But now, we're almost there and I think we can do it."

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Driven by the sun.

Aptera is the most efficient Solar Electric Vehicle that requires no charging for most daily use — giving you the freedom to do more with less impact on the planet.

Changing the future.

We’re doing the impossible - something no other automakers have been brave enough to do. We’re harnessing the power of the sun to make life off the grid a reality for everyone.

Obsessed with efficiency.

Aptera was created from the ground up with one purpose in mind — energy efficiency. Our unique shape allows Aptera to slip through the air using 30% of the energy compared to other electric and hybrid vehicles on the road today.

1,000 miles on a single charge

40 miles of solar powered driving per day, powering a healthy planet..

At Aptera, we believe efficient transportation is at the heart of managing the Earth’s natural resources for the sake of future generations. Each Aptera owner can reduce their carbon footprint by over 14,000 pounds of CO 2 per year. We’re making it easier for you to do your part.

Innovative and sustainable engineering and manufacturing.

Aptera is redefining the ways vehicles are designed and built. We’ve taken a pivotal leap forward with 3D printing, AI, and a composite body allowing for rapid, high-volume and cost-efficient vehicle production.

Make driving fun again.

Inspired by fighter jets and racecars, Aptera protects you and your loved ones with a safety cell that is much stronger than steel.

0-60 mph in 4 seconds.

A 1,000 mile range to take you anywhere you want to go..

Whether commuting to work or camping off the grid, your options are limitless with Aptera. Each vehicle can generate enough solar energy for up to about 40 miles of free daily driving and up to 1,000 miles of range when fully charged.

Why be a passenger when you can pilot your future with Aptera?

Customize and reserve your Aptera now.

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1,400-Mile Solar Car Challenge To Roll West from Fort Worth This Weekend

More than 20 teams of high school students from across the u.s. designed, engineered, and built their own solar-powered cars. on sunday, they'll put them to the test on an eight-day journey from the texas motor speedway to palmdale, california..

Past participants in the Solar Car Challenge. [Photo: Solar Car Challenge Foundation]

For most high schoolers, “fun in the sun” means lazing poolside while endlessly thumbing through TikTok. But this Sunday, July 16, more than 20 teams of high school students from across the U.S. will give the phrase new meaning: That’s the day they’ll roll west out of Fort Worth on a 1,400-mile trek in solar-powered cars they designed, engineered, and built themselves.

The Solar Car Challenge—founded in 1993 by former Greenhill and Winston School teacher Dr. Lehman Marks—is celebrating its 30th year as one of the world’s leading hands-on STEM programs. This year’s participants are slated to sun-glide their way to Palmdale, California, in an eight-day journey—the program’s first cross-country event since 2018.

Taking off from Texas Motor Speedway

A scene from a pandemic-era Solar Car Challenge event at Texas Motor Speedway. [Photo: Solar Car Challenge Foundation]

Sunday’s event will take off from the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, which has hosted the biannual cross-country event and alternating showcase events for years.

• Dr. Lehman Marks

This year’s Solar Car Challenge will feature teams from Texas as well as from Arkansas, California, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin. But the program has gone global as well: The Plano-based Solar Car Challenge Foundation says high school teams are in “various stages of development” in 39 states, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Spain, and Singapore.

“This is the top project-based STEM program in the country,” Marks, the nonprofit foundation’s president, said in a statement. “We teach the kids how to build a plan, come up with a budget, fundraise, how to engineer the car and manage the project, all while they’re learning about how to harness energy from the sun to make a car go down the road.”

Marks says students who take part in the Solar Car Challenge have “a 23% greater chance of going into a STEM career” than students participating in other STEM programs.

Lead car and two chase vehicles will accompany each solar car

A past entry in the Solar Car Challenge. [Photo: Solar Car Challenge Foundation]

TEST “The cross-country race requires teams to develop really strong logistics and contingency plans,” Marks explained in a statement. “Each team will not only have their solar car driving this route, but a lead car and two chase vehicles.”

During the race, car breakdowns, weather conditions, road construction, and team experience will be limiting factors in how many miles teams can drive each day. The team that drives the most accumulated miles during the eight-day journey will be declared the winner, the foundation said.

Stopping points along the way will be in Snyder, Texas; Carlsbad, New Mexico; El Paso, Texas; Florence, Arizona; Wickenburg, Arizona and Twentynine Palms, California. Participating students will be able to publicly showcase their cars during the stops in El Paso, Phoenix, and Florence.

200,000 expected to see and visit the cars on their journey

More than 200,000 people are expected to see and visit the cars during their eight-day, sun-filled journey, the foundation said. 

“My favorite moments in each race are when we interact with children in the towns we visit,” Marks said in the statement. “Watching them see themselves in these roles and seeing the spark of innovation in their eyes is why we come back year after year.”

Preparations began last September

Students working on a solar-powered car for the Solar Car Challenge. [Photo: Solar Car Challenge Foundation]

Preparations for this year’s race began with educational workshops last September. But the foundation notes that it can take teams “two to three years to see their ideas come to fruition.”

Students built the cars “using their own ideas and starting from scratch,” the foundation added. Before they roll off on Sunday, each car will face a final “scrutineering” evaluation by a panel of judges at the Texas Motor Speedway. This will be conducted July 13-15.

Serving 65,000-plus students in 26 national events

A past participant in the Solar Car Challenge from Greenville, Texas. [Photo: Solar Car Challenge Foundation]

The Solar Car Challenge’s Education Program has served the educational community for 26 national events, the organization said, adding that more than 65,000 students have directly benefited from the program. It’s designed to help motivate students in the fields of science, technology, and alternative energy.

Taking a place in solar car history

The organization’s 30-years of service is a key part of the global history of solar car racing. According to the foundation, Hans Tholstrup and Larry Perkins pioneered solar car racing when they completed an epic “Solar Trek” from Perth to Sydney, Australia in 1983. That led to a series of solar car races that aimed to raise public awareness. The 1987 Australian World Solar Challenge attracted 23 participants and inaugurated the first global race of its kind, followed in succeeding years by the European Tour de Sol, the American Tour de Sol, and the SUNRAYCE, the American Solar Challenge, and Sasol.

Today, The World Solar Challenge continues to be the world’s leading solar car event, with teams from around the globe meeting in Australia to race 1800 miles from Darwin to Adelaide.

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A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass over northern New Hampshire.

To commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime celestial occurrence, we will drive six guided Stage Coach tours half way up the Mt. Washington Auto Road to provide passengers with the chance to experience 99.2% eclipse totality from 4,000′! New and returning visitors alike will enjoy this extra special elevated experience.

Your adventure begins at our main base lodge in one of our Stage Coach vans. While on the mountain, you may transition to a four-wheeled drive van with the added traction of tire chains depending on road conditions. Along the way, your driver will teach you about the solar eclipse as well as flora and fauna, history, and memories made in their time at the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Your tour continues up the mountain, to approximately 4,000 feet. Upon arrival to the former Halfway House site, passengers are invited to set up camp chairs and take in the vistas all around as the moon starts it’s path in front of the sun. This tour does not go to the summit.

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Event will feature ev rally at laketran wickliffe park-n-ride.

The American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour is once again rolling through Northeast Ohio and will visit multiple locations Oct. 6-8.

The tour will also feature an Electric Vehicle Rally from 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 6, at  Laketran’s Wickliffe Park-n-Ride , at 29551 Lakeland Blvd.

Classic Auto Group will bring several electric cars and Laketran will display one of its electric buses, along with several EV owners showcasing and describing their cars to attendees, noted coordinator Tom Rapini.

“There will be a guided bus tour coming out of the Willoughby Senior Center (Oct. 6) which will stop at the rally and seven other sites in Lake and Cuyahoga counties,” he said.

An additional tour on Oct. 7 will depart from the Mentor Senior Center and visit eight renewable energy sites in Mentor and Painesville.

Open houses throughout the area will round out the weekend and help visitors learn about the costs, benefits, installation, and operation of home and business renewable energy systems.

The tour is sponsored by Classic Auto Group and the Robert and Laurel Weinberg Family Foundation .

“The purpose of the tour has always been to increase awareness of energy efficiency and, for the last 10 years or so, electric vehicles,” Rapini said. “Home and business installations have increased exponentially since the 1990s as solar panel costs have dropped dramatically, making systems much more affordable and reducing payback periods from decades down to years.

“We all can stop watching helplessly as our electric rates go up while the sun pounds our roofs with free energy,” he added. “Many of us who have been on the tours since the early days now have electric cars, and there’s a new message that comes with that — our cars are not ‘electric,’ they are ‘solar’ cars.

“When you couple an electric car with a home solar array, you get a vehicle that runs on free sunshine….it needs no gas, no oil change, no tune-up, and it will never have a rusted exhaust or fail an E-check.”

Tours are free and include a free lunch.

Ample seating still remains, Rapini noted. Reservations can be made by contacting Valerie Garrett at 440-231-0842

For information on tour sites, visit  www.nationalsolartour.org .

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The Sahara desert is one of the most inhospitable places on Earth, with scorching temperatures, harsh terrain and scarce resources. But a team of students from Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands has proven that it is possible to drive across this vast and unforgiving landscape with a car powered only by the sun.

The car, known as Stella Terra, is the first solar-powered off-road vehicle globally. It was created by students as a component of their Solar Team Eindhoven initiative. By relying solely on the energy harnessed from its rooftop solar panels, the car successfully completed a 620-mile journey across Morocco and the Sahara desert. With a maximum speed of 90 mph and a weight of only 1,200 kg, the car can travel at least 440 miles on a sunny day. Additionally, it is capable of supplying electricity for cooking and charging devices. Furthermore, the car is equipped with a smart energy management system that optimizes power consumption.

The car, powered by solar panels on its roof, can reach a maximum speed of 90mph (145kmph). It weighs a mere 1,200kg (1.2 tonnes) and has a range of at least 440 miles (710km) on a sunny day.

Wisse Bos, the team manager of Solar Team Eindhoven, stated that the technology employed, which combines a lightweight structure with exceptionally efficient solar panels, is ten years ahead of anything currently available in the market.

He said: “Stella Terra must withstand the harsh conditions of off-roading while remaining efficient and light enough to be powered by the sun. That is why we had to design almost everything for Stella Terra ourselves, from the suspension to the inverters for the solar panels. We are pushing the boundaries of technology.”

The car contains a rechargeable lithium (Li)-ion battery, which would also allow it to operate in less sunny climates but over shorter distances. Such is the level of energy provided by the solar panels on the car that it can provide sufficient electricity for cooking and charging devices such as a phone or camera.

The team faced many challenges during the test drive, such as sandstorms, flat tires, broken roads and checkpoints. But they also enjoyed the beauty of the landscape and the hospitality of the locals. The driver Tom Selten said: “It was an amazing experience to drive through such beautiful landscapes with our own solar car.”

The chief engineer Jelle van der Lugt explained that the car was designed to be efficient, reliable and comfortable at the same time. He said: “The challenge was to design a car that is efficient, reliable and comfortable at the same time. We think we have succeeded in that.”

The team hopes that their project can inspire car manufacturers to make more sustainable and charging-infrastructure independent vehicles in the future. As Interesting Engineering wrote: “The successful achievement should inspire legacy car makers to become bolder with their vision of eco-friendly vehicles.”

Relevant articles:

• Student-built solar car survives Sahara, travels 620 miles in a first, Interesting Engineering, Oct 17, 2023
• Solar-powered off-road car finishes 620-mile test drive across north Africa, The Guardian, Oct 16, 2023
• Students’ Solar-Powered Car Defies Boundaries in Sahara Test Drive, MSN, Oct 16, 2023
• Off-road solar car put through its paces in the Sahara, ESI Africa, Oct 16, 2023

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Visiting a new city is akin to going on a first date, it is something you will never forget. Many people imagine Moscow as just a bunch of sporadic landmarks: Red Square, the Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum and GUM. There is so much more to this wonderful city than that and even though we only have a few hours, we will do all we can to show you everything we know and love about our capital in one fell swoop. We will take you on a journey through the ages, from centuries ago, right up to the modern day, soaking in the sights of this vast and bustling metropolis. Bright, luxurious and both ancient and modern at the same time, Moscow invites you on a date you’ll never forget!

On our sightseeing bus tour of the city, you will see:

• The wonderfully historic city centre and its unique museums, magnificent cathedrals, the exquisite Chambers of the Romanov Boyars and of course, the famous towering red brick walls of the Kremlin, The charming beauty of the Alexander Garden awaits the capital's guests - a lush green oasis in the midst of the glass and concrete clad metropolis, basking in the etherial aura emanating from the whitewashed stone walls of the restored Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the world- renowned fairytale onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral and other impressive monumental buildings such as the library built in Lenin's honour - the Russian State Library - and the State Duma.
• The Lubyanka KGB headquarters is notorious to members of older generations and although nowadays, the face of the secret police has changed dramatically, the looming enigmatic building on the waterfront maintains its aura of mystery, shrouded in a variety of murky rumours and dark myths. Then, there’s another of Moscow's main attractions - the marvellous Bolshoi Theatre, yew simply cant leave Moscow without taking in its breathtaking architecture. Engrained in the fabric of Russia's cultural heritage, virtuoso performers such as prima ballerina Galina Ulanova, opera singer Feodor Chaliapin and pianist, composer and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff once stood centre stage of this vaunted institution.
• The memorial complex on Poklonnaya Hill was constructed in the glory and honour of our heroes who defended our nation in the many crucial battles of the Great Patriotic War (WWII). This is a place that embodies a particularly acute and inextricable link between older ancf younger generations. Moving on to the Moscow International Business Centre, not dubbed ‘Moscow City' for nothing, a true glimpse of the future in the present. This incredible, rather jaw-dropping project in the capital has shown that Moscow has come to accept the age of the skyscraper. Finally, the stunning views from the observation deck at Sparrow Hills will leave professional and amateur photographers alike itching to capture them. How could one resist?

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