Comment on Transparent solar cell technology could allow smartphones and cars to self-charge
deegeese@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
Weight is extremely important in automotive applications, and I see no info on how this compares to the weight of conventional auto glass.
Most “solar on cars” doesn’t get past the gimmick stage because of unfavorable power to weight ratio.
csolisr@hub.azkware.net 2 weeks ago
deegeese@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
False comparison. Smart phones are volume constrained, cars are weight constrained.
desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
sure, the 6 ton object is “weight constrained”
deegeese@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
Go read up on CAFE regulations and then tell me weight doesn’t matter.