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Their parts are expensive to manufacture. They have a motor, wheels, seats, steering wheel, brakes and more. Also, they require some kind of fuel and in this case, it's the sun, which is why it's called the solar car. The sun cannot power the car directly; some conversion must happen between the sun and the wheels. This is the same with your everyday automobile. The explosion of the fossil fuel in the motor gives power to the wheels. For the solar car, the sun's energy is converted to electricity with the help of the solar cells. The electricity is used to power the electric motor which turns the wheels. It is very important for the car to be very efficient since its power source is the sun and it may not be present all the time. For that reason, solar cars are built with an aerodynamic shape to reduce wind friction and are made very light.
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How expensive is one solar powered car?
There are no 100% solar powered cars for sale today.
Why is solar energy so expensive?
Solar energy is so expensive because it is a relatively new concept for energy. The technology involved with bringing that energy to consumers is expensive.
What is the cost of a solar powered car?
The cheapest solar powered car is $5,560 (this car is Chinese). The most expensive solar powered car is between $284,000 (Australian) and $1.5 million dollars (possibly American or European)!!
Why is solar energy expensive?
Solar energy is so expensive because it is a relatively new concept for energy. The technology involved with bringing that energy to consumers is expensive.
Why are casio watches so expensive?
Casio Watches are expensive because they are long lasting and most are solar powered
Lamborghini and bugatti which is expensive?
Buggati is the most expensive LEGAL car. So Buggati is more expensive.
Is a solar powered car faster than a battery powered car?
Solar powered cars are battery powered cars. The solar array is charging the batteries. So there is no real difference.
What source is cheaper to use solar energy or gasoline?
Solar power is a newer source of energy so it is more expensive to build solar panels, but is eco-friendly and renewable.
If sunlight is free why is electrical energy from solar cells expensive?
Because the technology for Solar cell power is expensive
What is the working of solar engine for solar car?
A solar engine for a solar car is actually an electric motor. Solar cells on a solar car collect solar energy, which is then sent to a battery or battery pack in the form of DC current. This energy is then used to power the solar car.
Why was the first solar panel car in invented?
the first solar panel car was invented so that gas would not be needed therefore there would be less polution
Why is car insurance more expensive for a fast car?
A car insurance is more expensive for a fast car because it will have more easily accidents. On the other hand, a slower car will not have accidents so often on average.
