Ziga's van runs on solar panels, three lawn mower motors and 8,000 laptop and power tool batteries - eviltoast
He hasn't paid for fuel in 10 years, has never run out of charge, and was inspired by a famous race across the outback. Retired industrial engineer Ziga Dorkic wants to show you how it's done — for the Earth.
  • MHLoppy2@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    7 months ago

    It actually sounds like the van’s panels (I’m guessing especially the large roof panel) can provide non-trivial power:

    “Even if I’m stuck somewhere we just have to wait a couple of hours and it’ll self charge and bring me home.” (emphasis added)

    No doubt the huge array of panels on his roof can give it a lot more juice though!