Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric car powered by solar energy.
Finally electric cars get what they always wanted with Koenigsegg revealing their most-desired car, the Quant. Shaped like a sedan, the Quant is an electric supercar that is powered by the energy it generates from the sun. Fitted with a 512 hp engine, the car propels to 62mph in just over 5 seconds with a top speed of a bone-shattering 171 mph.
The car carries a thin layer of solar panels all over its body, which generate electricity to juice up the battery pack the car is equipped with. The technology has been developed by Koenigsegg along with NLV Solar AG. For days when the sun isn’t shining, the car can be recharged from a conventional wall outlet, which can juice up the batteries, powering both its electric motors in just 20 minutes.
Once fully charged, the batteries can power the car for a distance of over 300 miles, which of course is extended by the built-in solar cells. The body weights just 3924 pounds thanks to the carbon fiber and carbon/aluminum construction. With a regenerative braking system also being introduced, the batteries almost never run out of juice. The company is planning to test the car initially with commercial production at least three years off.
The Dark Side:
The car is one of the best and the most practical electric/solar-powered concepts that have ever been replaced. However, the amount of technology being used in the car will definitely make it a luxury not many would be able to afford.
Via: AutoGuide
