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In reply to the discussion: Solar Freakin' Roadways: a 7 minute long video on just that. It's fascinating. [View all]CaliforniaPeggy
(149,595 posts)35. You have made a number of claims here about how foolish a pursuit this is.
I would like to know how you know all these facts, as you state them.
What are your credentials?
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Solar Freakin' Roadways: a 7 minute long video on just that. It's fascinating. [View all]
CaliforniaPeggy
Jul 2014
OP
Sounds Great - What About Reliability Of All Those Electrical Contacts - And, Who Will Pay
cantbeserious
Jul 2014
#1
A Great Idea - The Prototype Is Tantalizing - More Development Is Required - New Taxes - Not Likely
cantbeserious
Jul 2014
#6
I believe the government is interested in this, so maybe something positive will come from it.
CaliforniaPeggy
Jul 2014
#4
I really liked that. Plus no ice or snow in the states that get those...Wow. :) n/t
CaliforniaPeggy
Jul 2014
#8
I did think about it logically and donated. Parking lots are only a part of the program...
1monster
Jul 2014
#22
Exactly. People are free to waste their money on this idea, and I'm free to say it's a waste.
arcane1
Jul 2014
#46
You'd do better placing solar panels alongside riads that already have access to the grid.
MohRokTah
Jul 2014
#40
Most of the claimed advantages would only be possible by altering the laws of Physics.
MohRokTah
Jul 2014
#20
You have made a number of claims here about how foolish a pursuit this is.
CaliforniaPeggy
Jul 2014
#35
I know more about it than the inventor and his wife who are pushing the scam.
MohRokTah
Jul 2014
#41
From a strictly scientific standpoint, Solar Freakin' Roads are economically impossible.
MohRokTah
Jul 2014
#33