Outline
This section covers the basics of how a solar car's electrical system works and how we've approached these challenges. This includes:
- System communication
- Power distribution
- Extracting energy from the sun
- Energy storage and keeping it safe
- Making the car move
- Driver interaction and usability
- Data collection
Intro
As an inherently electric vehicle, a solar car can be thought of as an extremely efficient electric car that charges its battery pack through energy collected from the sun instead of requiring the use of an external charger. Since the solar array is relatively small and solar cells have limited efficiency, the resulting goal is to minimize energy use during normal operation.
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