Can solar panels be added to a BEV to extend its range?
Yes, per above, the Power of 1 has gone over 11,000 miles. Regularly sized cars with solar hood, roof and trunk solar panels can add several miles to the range if left to charge during the day in full sun, for instance while the driver was working. 35. Can a BEV tow an ICE generator to extend its range? Yes, AC Propulsion prototyped this, as have others. Up to 20 kW is needed to sustain freeway speeds. These generators can have very high emissions, be very noisy, and very heavy. And this would require a similarly rated battery charger, which can be expensive. The GM Volt PHEV plans to have an on-board generator to charge its batteries. 36. Can I put a pusher trailer on my BEV to extend my range? It has been experimented with, but it could be dangerous and illegal. 37. Can generators be added to the wheels of a BEV to extend its range? Yes, but only when replacing braking energy in traffic or going downhills. This is how HEVs, PHEVs and BEVs with regenerative braking systems work to inc
