Prospects of customized solar container vehicles

Are full solar electric cars viable?

It is concluded that full solar electric vehicles are not yet viable for mainstream market applications. Niche applications and electric cars with photovoltaic roofs as well as delivery vehicles with photovoltaic modules are more likely options for now.

Are solar electric vehicles the future of transport electrification?

Another interesting aspect is that current PV and EV technologies could allow for the actual economic viability of this endeavour . Thus, solar electric vehicles (SEVs), also known as photovoltaic electric vehicles (PVEVs), have the potential to be the upcoming disruptor in the field of transport electrification.

How many articles are there on solar electric vehicles?

This study reviewed more than 270 articles on solar electric vehicles. Eight main topics were identified: solar races, vehicle design, powertrain systems, photovoltaic systems, system integration, control strategies, performance estimations and data, and market and environmental assessments.

Are photovoltaic vehicles better than solar electric vehicles?

Niche applications and electric cars with photovoltaic roofs as well as delivery vehicles with photovoltaic modules are more likely options for now. For many vehicle duty profiles charging with stationary photovoltaics may be a better option than solar electric vehicles. 1. Introduction

Is photovoltaic (PV) integration in vehicles a new achievement?

As in the case of EVs, photovoltaic (PV) integration in vehicles is not a new achievement. Historically, the use of solar energy to power EVs as an alternative to fuel vehicles dates back to the 1970's within the context of the global energy crisis and rising environmental concerns [, , , ].

Should photovoltaic modules be studied and further developed?

This review highlights underexplored aspects that should be studied and further developed, for example the durability and robustness of photovoltaic modules under frequent vibration and mechanical shocks during vehicle operation or fusing the photovoltaic control systems with the vehicle controllers.