Solar Plug In Electric Vehicle - A Solution for World Transportation Needs

Sun emits Approximately 1,368 W/m2.

IF every car top ( Bonnet and the Roof ) can be converted to a Solar panel about 400 to 500 watts of this power can be converted into electricity.

IF a car is parked in day light for nearly 8 hours, approx 250*8hrs = 4 to 5 kilo watt hour of power can be charged to the batteries.

IF we are using a light weight car with 4 to 5 kw capacity of engine, the car can run for one day without the dependency of the Grid.

This can give complete energy independence.

We can use standard Lead Acid battery for the charging purpose, since they could be deeply discharged ( if tubular batteries are used).

This is a perfect World Solution for the Transport and it is viable.

During cloudy days, the Cars can be charged from the Grid.