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Solar PV battery fed EV system with regenerative braking employing zeta converter
Uses solar-powered battery and zeta converter for EV with regenerative braking.
MATLAB Model: zurl.co/jqqJS
zurl.co/Ybsho
#SolarEV #RenewableEnergy #RegenerativeBraking #ZetaConverter #ElectricVehicles #GreenTech #SustainableTransport #BatteryTech #EnergyInnovation #SolarPower #EcoFriendly #EVCharging #SmartMobility #CleanEnergy #TechInTransport

“The Lightfoot electric scooter is wrapped in solar panels [that]can boost the scooter’s range by up to 20 miles in the summer, or 10 miles in the winter.”

“It will sell for $4,995 and delivery is expected as early as January, 2025.”

theverge.com/2024/11/13/242955

Intriguing application; I'm a bit torn on it, but if it works and gets more people to use electric bikes then it's a win.

#Electrification
#EVs
#SolarEV

The Verge · The Lightfoot electric scooter is wrapped in solar panels to address range anxietyBy Andrew Liszewski

A short on vehicles: Motors, , IFEVS are just some of the brands that have unsuccessfully tried making and selling electric cars in recent years. Hyundai tried doing the same with its Sonata. I think none of these brands were capable to justify the need for a solar roof on top of a car without a quality track record to back up its reliability. It's hard to push two innovations ( and solar) at the same time in a single product