Ford plans to unveil a solar powered hybrid concept car.

[BrooklynBay]

http://www.vehicleservicepros.com/n...er&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VSP131227003

 

[BrooklynBay]

Here's another article: http://www.nbcnews.com/business/ford-develops-solar-powered-car-everyday-use-2D11838150

 

[Rick]

Hmm, the future isn't looking good for garages...

 

[colintrax]

I like the idea, but we'll see if it ever reaches production. I have a feeling it's beyond expensive.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Think about the cost of fuel over the course of ownership, then take into account what you will save. It's possible that the oil companies might make the technology disappear.

 

[Rick]

I like the idea, but we'll see if it ever reaches production. I have a feeling it's beyond expensive.

Adding a fresnel lens to a solar panel doesn't sound like it should add much cost

 

[ErnestoBurgoon]

Adding a fresnel lens to solar power systems doesn't sound like it should add much cost

I think it will not add much to cost but will the lens make the system more efficient?

 

[Rick]

I think it will not add much to cost but will the lens make the system more efficient?

That's the whole idea, increasing the efficiency by concentrating more energy into the solar panel.