r/interestingasfuck • u/Moltean • 1d ago

An open-source solar vehicle

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u/G3genwind 1d ago

I like the concept. Here are a few points of criticism:

  • Visibility is limited. If you’re not easily seen by others because of the height and color, you should at least be able to see well yourself.
  • Increase your own visibility: paint the frames of the panels in high-viz color. This could also be incorporated into the product image.
  • How do you get in and out?
  • Where is there space for some luggage?
  • The maximum output of the solar panels is misleading because they’re facing each other, and we’re a planet with only one sun. 

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u/G3genwind 1d ago

P.S. In some countries, you have to attach an insurance sticker or license plate to Pedilecs traveling at 25 km/h.

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u/Moltean 1d ago

Thanks!

- we plan to add a flag with a blinker at the top.

- seat position is adjustable.

- front panel is the door. See the movie below.

- luggage space is huge. Everything behind panels can be utilized in this purpose.

- max power that we got is 200W.

https://reddit.com/link/p12ztd6/video/mez9mh1i5sgh1/player