Solar Transportation

Rob HarlanExecutive Director - Solar Energy Society of Alberta

North American Solar Challenge 4000-kmWorld’s longest solar car race from Austin, Texas to CalgaryDallas - Winnepeg - Regina - Medicine Hat - July 22 Calgary

Solar Transportation

Rob HarlanExecutive Director - Solar Energy Society of Alberta

• The Evolution of Solar Transportation• The Holy Grail of Transportation• Economics

North American Solar Challenge 4000-kmWorld’s longest solar car race from Austin, Texas to CalgaryDallas - Winnepeg - Regina - Medicine Hat - July 22 Calgary

VW Rabbit Electric Truck

17 220 amp hr 6V lead acid batteries 50 km range

Diesel Truck

All-Electric Truck

Solar Truck

1980 VW Rabbit truck (conversion from diesel)Batteries in series (golf cart) Voltage 96-120VDC range

Solar Charging at Home

Solar Charging at Work

Solar Powered Transport

40% of EV owners have a PV system

✦ 100% utilization of solar✦ No vehicular drag✦ Charge up day or night✦ Time-Of-Use Billing

With a Utility-tie Solar System:

40% of California EV owners own a PV system. EPA Testing Leaf range:ideal conditions: 222km 61km/hr no air conditioner, no heat, highway traffic 110km @0C heater on= 102 km

Drive 16k km/yr. Gas costs $1800/yr (28mpg $1.30/litre)

Also oil and filter, tuneups etc vs. battery replacement (Li-ion = 11yrs+)

Solar Powered Charging Station

Mitsubishi Motors employee parking

in California

47% of EV owners charge up at work

Red Deer Gasoline Alley?

Solar Powered Tesla Roaster - Calgary, Alberta

Calgary PV powered Tesla RoadsterPretty good retirement plan

Zero tailpipe emissions

Solar Powered Tesla Roaster - Calgary, Alberta

Calgary PV powered Tesla RoadsterPretty good retirement plan

Zero source pollutionZero tailpipe emissions

Solar Powered Tesla Roaster - Calgary, Alberta

Calgary PV powered Tesla RoadsterPretty good retirement plan

Zero source pollutionZero fuel costs

Zero tailpipe emissions

Solar Powered Tesla Roaster - Calgary, Alberta

Calgary PV powered Tesla RoadsterPretty good retirement plan

Economics of the Holy Grail

Holy grailSecond carCan utilize a plug in hybrid like a Prius or a Chevy VoltGas prices will go up

Assumptions:Average Canadian auto = 16,000km/yr.

Gasoline cost = $1.00/litreSolar Resource in Edmonton: 1Watt of PV yields 1.245kWh/yr

Electric Vehicle is already paid forMy electric vehicle averages = 6.5km/kWh

Economics of the Holy Grail

Holy grailSecond carCan utilize a plug in hybrid like a Prius or a Chevy VoltGas prices will go up

Assumptions:Average Canadian auto = 16,000km/yr.

Gasoline cost = $1.00/litreSolar Resource in Edmonton: 1Watt of PV yields 1.245kWh/yr

Electric Vehicle is already paid forMy electric vehicle averages = 6.5km/kWh

Economics of the Holy Grail

What size solar system is required for free fuel?

Holy grailSecond carCan utilize a plug in hybrid like a Prius or a Chevy VoltGas prices will go up

Assumptions:Average Canadian auto = 16,000km/yr.

Gasoline cost = $1.00/litreSolar Resource in Edmonton: 1Watt of PV yields 1.245kWh/yr

Electric Vehicle is already paid forMy electric vehicle averages = 6.5km/kWh

Economics of the Holy Grail

What size solar system is required for free fuel?

How much does the average driver pay for gasoline?

Holy grailSecond carCan utilize a plug in hybrid like a Prius or a Chevy VoltGas prices will go up

Assumptions:Average Canadian auto = 16,000km/yr.

Gasoline cost = $1.00/litreSolar Resource in Edmonton: 1Watt of PV yields 1.245kWh/yr

Electric Vehicle is already paid forMy electric vehicle averages = 6.5km/kWh

Economics of the Holy Grail

What size solar system is required for free fuel?

How much does the average driver pay for gasoline?

What is the simple payback?

Holy grailSecond carCan utilize a plug in hybrid like a Prius or a Chevy VoltGas prices will go up

Assumptions:Average Canadian auto = 16,000km/yr.

Gasoline cost = $1.00/litreSolar Resource in Edmonton: 1Watt of PV yields 1.245kWh/yr

Electric Vehicle is already paid forMy electric vehicle averages = 6.5km/kWh

Economics of the Holy Grail

What size solar system is required for free fuel?

How much does the average driver pay for gasoline?

What is the simple payback?

16,000km/yr. / 6.5km/kWh = 2462kWh required2462kWh / 1.245kWh/yr./Watt of solar PV = 1977W solar system

Holy grailSecond carCan utilize a plug in hybrid like a Prius or a Chevy VoltGas prices will go up

Assumptions:Average Canadian auto = 16,000km/yr.

Gasoline cost = $1.00/litreSolar Resource in Edmonton: 1Watt of PV yields 1.245kWh/yr

Electric Vehicle is already paid forMy electric vehicle averages = 6.5km/kWh

Economics of the Holy Grail

What size solar system is required for free fuel?

How much does the average driver pay for gasoline?

What is the simple payback?

16,000km/yr. / 6.5km/kWh = 2462kWh required2462kWh / 1.245kWh/yr./Watt of solar PV = 1977W solar system

16,000km/yr / 12km/litre = 1,333 litres gas per year1,333 litres/yr. X $1.00/litre = $1,333/yr.

Holy grailSecond carCan utilize a plug in hybrid like a Prius or a Chevy VoltGas prices will go up

Assumptions:Average Canadian auto = 16,000km/yr.

Gasoline cost = $1.00/litreSolar Resource in Edmonton: 1Watt of PV yields 1.245kWh/yr

Electric Vehicle is already paid forMy electric vehicle averages = 6.5km/kWh

2.0Watt solar PV system X $3/W installed = $6,000$6,000 solar cost / $1,333yr. = 4.5 years

Economics of the Holy Grail

What size solar system is required for free fuel?

How much does the average driver pay for gasoline?

What is the simple payback?

16,000km/yr. / 6.5km/kWh = 2462kWh required2462kWh / 1.245kWh/yr./Watt of solar PV = 1977W solar system

16,000km/yr / 12km/litre = 1,333 litres gas per year1,333 litres/yr. X $1.00/litre = $1,333/yr.

Holy grailSecond carCan utilize a plug in hybrid like a Prius or a Chevy VoltGas prices will go up

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Canadian Electric Vehicles Chevy S-10 truck conversion Kit $9000Less servicing. Longer brake life.$3.60/mo. distilled waterEl. motors = extremely long service life

Convert It!

Canadian Electric Vehicles Chevy S-10 truck conversion Kit $9000Less servicing. Longer brake life.$3.60/mo. distilled waterEl. motors = extremely long service life

OUTEngineFuel TankFuel PumpFuel InjectorFuel FilterAir FilterCarburetorDistributerStarterRadiatorCatalytic ConverterEmissions ControlsMufflerExhaust ManifoldTail Pipe

Convert It!

Canadian Electric Vehicles Chevy S-10 truck conversion Kit $9000Less servicing. Longer brake life.$3.60/mo. distilled waterEl. motors = extremely long service life

OUTEngineFuel TankFuel PumpFuel InjectorFuel FilterAir FilterCarburetorDistributerStarterRadiatorCatalytic ConverterEmissions ControlsMufflerExhaust ManifoldTail Pipe

DROPGasoline Fill-upsOil ChangesSpark PlugOil FilterFuel FilterAir FilterSmog Checks

Convert It!

Canadian Electric Vehicles Chevy S-10 truck conversion Kit $9000Less servicing. Longer brake life.$3.60/mo. distilled waterEl. motors = extremely long service life

INDC MotorMotor to Transmission AdaptorMotor Controller400A FuseDC Main BreakerDC to DC ConverterMeteringBattery ChargerPower Brake Vacuum Pump KitHeaterOverload Spring Kit

Convert It!

Canadian Electric Vehicles Chevy S-10 truck conversion Kit $9000Less servicing. Longer brake life.$3.60/mo. distilled waterEl. motors = extremely long service life

INDC MotorMotor to Transmission AdaptorMotor Controller400A FuseDC Main BreakerDC to DC ConverterMeteringBattery ChargerPower Brake Vacuum Pump KitHeaterOverload Spring Kit

ADDBattery ChargingBattery Care

Convert It!

Canadian Electric Vehicles Chevy S-10 truck conversion Kit $9000Less servicing. Longer brake life.$3.60/mo. distilled waterEl. motors = extremely long service life

4kW Solar Array = 19000km/yr.

Nissan Leaf all electric solar powered car

David Katz - Arcata, CA - Nissan Leaf