Wednesday 6 July 2022 01:54 PM Tesla unveils a TRAILER with pop-out solar panels that can charge your electric ... trends now
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Tesla unveils a trailer with pop-out solar panels that could charge your electric car on the go – as well as a built-in SpaceX Starlink satellite dish to deliver internet to the moving vehicle.
Elon Musk's company revealed the concept at the IdeenExpo in Hannover, Germany, earlier this week, surprising attendees with the unplanned announcement.
But there have been no further details from Tesla, suggesting the car maker will not make the equipment available to the public any time soon.
Nevertheless, with electric cars becoming more popular, many companies are exploring ways to extend the vehicles' range – particularly in more remote locations.
Revealed: Tesla has unveiled a trailer with pop-out solar panels that can charge a car on the go — as well as a built-in SpaceX Starlink satellite dish to deliver internet to the moving vehicle
But there have been no further details from Tesla, suggesting the car maker will not make the equipment available to the public any time soon
The problem has always been that solar power doesn't add much to the range of the car, because it is not as efficient as electrical energy.
It has led many electric vehicle owners to seek alternative solutions, with several companies revealing ideas for deployable solar panels as portable independent charging solutions.
The PolarGreen Tow trailer, for example, has a capacity of up to 6.5 kW and can be used to supply power for electric cars.
Startup Sono Motors has also announced a partnership with European refrigerated trailer expert CHEREAU to develop a solar-powered option for fleet trucks and trailers.
After Tesla's unveiling, one enthusiast wrote on Twitter:
