Common Misconceptions About Solar Energy And Solar Powered Vehicles

When it comes to alternative energy sources, especially solar energy, there are many misconceptions that people often believe as true. Despite the many benefits that solar power has to offer, there are many who are still unsure about switching to solar energy in their homes, or driving a solar powered car. If this sounds familiar keep reading as we shed some light on some of the most common solar energy myths and tell you about an all new solar powered vehicle which is changing the automotive industry’s perception of green vehicles.

Let’s take a look at some common misconceptions about solar energy and solar powered vehicles.

Solar Panels Are Too Expensive To Install On Vehicles- this used to be true, but, as the price of manufacturing solar panels has decreased, they are becoming a much more usable alternative to recharging an electric vehicle’s batteries.

Solar Vehicles Will Cost Too Much And The Payback Period Is Too Long- again, this might have been true in the past, but with the recent decrease in solar panel prices and solar vehicles costing much less than originally anticipated, the return on investment for purchasing a solar powered vehicle is typically less than a few years.

Not All States Offer Solar Incentives- just about every state in the country offers a green vehicle incentive and that can add up to thousands of dollars when purchasing a solar powered vehicle.

It’s Better To Wait Until Solar Energy Is Cheaper- the cost of solar energy has dropped 99% since the late 70’s, meaning that today’s solar energy is cheaper than ever. Plus, those green vehicle tax incentives won’t last forever, especially as solar powered vehicles become more popular.

You Need To Live In A Warm Climate- the sun’s energy heats every square inch of the Earth and that means that it can provide the power we need to create electricity. And solar panels harness the sun’s energy, not its heat, so it doesn’t matter if you live in a cold, or a warm climate, you can drive a solar powered vehicle anywhere!

You Won’t Have Energy At Night- yes, solar panels can’t produce energy at night, but, with the increased efficiency of today’s solar panels and modern surplus energy systems and batteries, you don’t need to. You can drive a solar powered vehicle at night.

The World’s First Never Charge Electric Vehicle!

While many solar powered vehicles are still in the prototype stages, there is one company whose solar powered vehicles are already on the road. Aptera, has launched the world’s first Never Charge electric vehicle. With one of the automotive industry’s most innovative on-vehicle solar packages, the Aptera “Never Charge” Solar enables you to travel more than 40 miles a day, and over 11,000 miles per year, without ever having to plug in.