Ford Motors, one of the famous car manufacturer from the United States announced that they would soon launch the so-called "first solar powered vehicle in its class."
According to Ford, their newest car was called as C-MAX Solar Energy Concept was able to run "without relying on electricity or fuel."
According to Ford, their newest car was called as C-MAX Solar Energy Concept was able to run "without relying on electricity or fuel."
Ford C-MAX Solar Energy Concept car. (Picture from: http://www.voanews.com/) |
Ford said that the sunlight concentrator which installed on the car's roof makes it practical for daily use. (Picture from: http://money.cnn.com/) |
Rear view of Ford C-MAX Solar Energy Concept car. (Picture from: http://inhabitat.com/) |
The Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is estimated to have the same total range as a conventional C-MAX Energi of up to 998 km (620 miles), including up to 21 electric only miles. Additionally, the vehicle still has a charge port and can be charged by connecting to a charging station via cord and plug so that drivers retain the option to power up via the grid.
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