Solar photovoltaic energy and electric vehicles: natural synergism of two technologies

Conference · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5249102

Stirewalt, E N

Because of acid rain and CO/sub 2/ emission problems, electric vehicle technology must be advanced. The photovoltaic cell used to ''fuel'' electric cars is a possibility. The PV cell converts light directly into electricity. Automated PV manufacturing techniques are being developed. PV already is used in stand-alone systems and residential systems. Improved battery technology will benefit both PV and electric car technology. Another means of energy storage, the flywheel, is also applicable to both technologies.

• Research Organization: PRC Systems Services, Falls Church, VA
• OSTI ID: 5249102
• Report Number(s): CONF-820217-
• Journal Information: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Vol. 9; Conference: 9. energy technology conference, Washington, DC, USA, 16 Feb 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES
SOLAR CELLS
MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
ENERGY STORAGE
FLYWHEEL-POWERED VEHICLES
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
POWER SUPPLIES
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
VEHICLES
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330300 - Advanced Propulsion Systems- Electric-Powered Systems