Vietnam: Electric vehicles and solar power

In the picture is a solar-powered electric car of 29 students of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cantho University has just been presented to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the University (10-1966 - 10-2006) .

The car is designed in a 4-wheel style is quite compact. With engine power 2 x 250W, speed 25km / h, car for 2 people (including driver). The roof has three solar panels (pin panel). The battery absorbs solar energy, passes it through the controller, and converts it into direct current.

" If it is filled with energy, it can run for six hours ," said team member Duong Minh Hung . In good sunshine, the temperature is from 22 ^o C upwards, the car can run on energy .

AS QUYNH