SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 30, 2026TechSpot

Solar-powered cars are impractical at scale but this tiny build finds a sweet spot

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A YouTuber named Simon Sörensen built a two-seat solar car using e-bike parts, showing how downsizing can make solar-powered driving more practical. The lightweight vehicle runs four hub motors, one per wheel, and draws up to 300 watts from rooftop solar panels. On sunny days, it can travel up to 62 miles at 30 mph, using stored battery power to fill the gaps.

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