Mercedes-Benz’ insane new SUV concept is a giant solar panel

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German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has debuted a new concept for a hydrogen-powered SUV, and it’s pretty crazy. The Vision G-Code is as striking as any concept, with a squat profile and space-age interior, but it’s not the car’s looks that are interesting here: it’s the...

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inetdog

Re: Mercedes-Benz’ insane new SUV concept is a giant solar panel

That electrostatic paint, in particular, qualifies the concept as insane.

westbranch

Re: Mercedes-Benz’ insane new SUV concept is a giant solar panel

My first thought after seeing/reading is 'what happens to the PV output if it is 'Keyed' (severely scratched)'? Similar to PV with shade issues? or Just NO output?

E_Fellow

Re: Mercedes-Benz’ insane new SUV concept is a giant solar panel

When the G-Code is stationary, its "multi-voltaic" paint generates electricity in a number of ways. It acts like a giant solar cell, turning the sun's energy into electricity, and also charges electrostatically, harnessing the power of the wind.

I wonder how efficient the paint is at generating electricity from the sun or wind. Could be interesting for other uses as well, though it is probably still quite expensive.

solarix

Re: Mercedes-Benz’ insane new SUV concept is a giant solar panel

Ya, that's what we need. A reputable manufacturer coming out with bizarre, impractical solar wierdness.

westbranch

Re: Mercedes-Benz’ insane new SUV concept is a giant solar panel

solar house paint....?? http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/txt/s3008638.htm

electrostatic painting / coating

comment here:http://www.autoblog.com/2014/11/03/mercedes-vision-g-code-concept-beijing/#aol-comments



The sources of power include; the standard plug-in technology, regenerative braking, suspension system, electrostatic energy harnessed from the wind and the newly dubbed multi-voltaic silver paint job.


The analysis of the Multi-Voltaic Silver paint job is not available because this was a concept press release. But with this concept, Mercedes could be capitalizing on under-utilized space and energy.

I wonder how much electricity the paint can produce per sq. inch.?

BB.

Re: Mercedes-Benz’ insane new SUV concept is a giant solar panel

Not much... Unless there is a direct lightning strike--Then lots of energy (for fractions of a second).

I was more thinking of "keying the car"--That could get interesting with charged panels.

-Bill