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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

cbayer

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5. Cool.

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Wed Jul 24, 2013, 04:55 PM

Jul 2013

I am sitting here under the wind generator and wondering why they couldn't be put on cars. They would run when you were moving, but also while parked if there is wind.

While they don't put out a massive amount of power, they put in a rather constant charge which deep cycle batteries like.

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Volvo sunshade charges with solar power [View all] Sherman A1 Jul 2013 OP

looks pretty cool. mopinko Jul 2013 #1

Takes up a few parking spaces and another few days to charge the car. tinrobot Jul 2013 #2

It does have some design problems Sherman A1 Jul 2013 #3

This isn't intended to be a consumer offering kristopher Jul 2013 #4

Cool. cbayer Jul 2013 #5

Every step in the right direction is a good step. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #6

Great comparison with the computers. cbayer Jul 2013 #7

About those solar sheets Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #8

I have not actually seen them, but from what I understand, they cbayer Jul 2013 #9

I love summer, so yes, I am enjoying it. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #10