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Canopy Placement
The canopy placement is dependent on the solar car type (catamaran, bullet, tri-wheeled, etc.) and overall design.
Center Canopy Placement
Side Canopy Placement
Opening Direction
The opening direction of the canopy should be based on the placement of the canopy to allow the driver to easily enter the vehicle.
Side hinge opening direction
Front hinge opening direction
Shape
The shape of the canopy should be based on various factors such as manufacturing, costs, aerodynamics, and user usability.
Flush Canopy
Tail Fin Canopy
Tear Drop Shaped Canopy
Bullet Shaped Canopy
Shape Subset
2 piece Canopy Design
Single Piece Canopy Design
Note: Could not find exact names for the types of canopy designs so I associated images with the designs.
Materials
Fully transparent canopy
Canopy with opaque roof