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The Island Pilot DSe Hybrid uses diesel and solar electric drive

Solar powered cars simply don't make much sense as everyday cars, simply because solar cells are too inefficient at this time to allow for enough juice to get you very far. Or, conversely, you might be able to go far, but not very fast! This might not be as much as a hindrance for ships, though. Take for instance the Island Pilot DSe hybrid ship. This vessel is capable of 6 knots under the available 6.6 kWs of solar power alone, and is also equipped with a 25kW generator which is powered by a 1-liter diesel engine adapted from the smart car. ... Read more →

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