Re: PVs on EVs- 45 sqft

[Rich Rudman <rmanzan@tscnet.com>]

DrLSchrien@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Speaking of PVs, can any experienced PV person out there tell me, off the top
> of your head, the answer to this:
> 
> Given a "standard" conversion of my VW single cab (140 volts or so)
> and given that I have 45 sq ft of flat surface in the bed to cover with the
> latest high efficiency solar panels, how much of a charge could I expect, if
> the panels are in full sun (though parallel to the ground) during an 8 hour
> work day period?
> Would it be worth the cost?  I guess that's almost an idealogical question...
> 
> Thanks
> 
> scott
My guess is it would take over a week parked in Sun to get a full charge
into a 144 volt normal EV...one that really runs and weight about as
much as a lead brick. Mine needs 2 Kwhr per 10 miles . thats 200 watts
for 10 hours. If all goes well.
Rich Rudman
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