Sanyo SOLARVE: World’s First Hybrid Diesel-Electric Public Bus with Rooftop Solar Panels
Geschreven op 24-9-2010 - Erik van Erne. Geplaatst in Vervoer en OV
Ryobi Group en Sanyo Electric presented the world’s first hybrid diesel-electric bus assisted by solar panals as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Ryobi Groep.
The Sanyo-designed bus is a hybrid diesel-electric vehicle whose rooftop solar cells generate 798 watts.
In the absence of sun, solar power stored in a battery will keep the lights on for nine hours. Sanyo Amorton and Sanyo HIT solar panels mounted on the roof of the bus will provide electricity to internal LED’s for up to 9 hours of continuous lighting. The buses are expected to begin service in Okayama City in Southern Japan from the beginning of September 2010. Source: Sanyo
