Mini2nut
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I think solar panels, either standard or optional, are a strong possibility for the Cybertruck. I believe there was talk of solar strips being integrated into the retractable tonneau cover slats. I think Tesla went so far as to file a patent on this idea. While I think this is a great idea it has a lot of reliability, durability, manufacturing and cost challenges.
I think we we will see a much simpler solar roof panel and/or solar panel(s) that store inside the bed that can be easily be deployed when stopped.
I hope Tesla can implement some type of solar panel arrangement in the Cybertruck as I want to continue with my Overlanding hobby. Range anxiety can become a real issue when you are out in the middle of nowhere. An extra 10-15 miles of “reserve” power from solar panels would be a huge plus.
I can‘t wait to see what the Tesla design and engineering team has come up with for the production version. What do you think?
I think we we will see a much simpler solar roof panel and/or solar panel(s) that store inside the bed that can be easily be deployed when stopped.
I hope Tesla can implement some type of solar panel arrangement in the Cybertruck as I want to continue with my Overlanding hobby. Range anxiety can become a real issue when you are out in the middle of nowhere. An extra 10-15 miles of “reserve” power from solar panels would be a huge plus.
I can‘t wait to see what the Tesla design and engineering team has come up with for the production version. What do you think?
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