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Solar Bug Turns Sun’s Rays into Highway Miles

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Michael A. Greenwood

Car shoppers looking for “cute” in their next purchase need look no further than the Solar Bug. It is noticeably smaller than the VW bug, has saddle seats and handlebars for steering and comes in a blazing sun-yellow color. The Solar Bug runs on a combination of solar and electric energy. Production of the car is slated to begin soon. Courtesy of Steven B. Titus. Besides owning one of the more charming cars on the road, buyers also will be driving perhaps the most environmentally friendly one. The diminutive car is equipped with a 200-W solar panel mounted on its roof and six...Read full article

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    Published: January 2008
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