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The article "All You Need to Know about Solar-Powered Cars" (2019, November 1) introduces the function of a solar panel and the pros when it is paired with cars. Sunlight based controlled vehicles have gone to the cutting edge as it is beneficial to the environment. The article stated that "Many automobile companies are working towards making solar cars, and they are changing the automotive industry". These solar cars "use photovoltaic cells to convert energy from sunlight into electricity". Vyas also further elaborates that the "photons of sunlight strike the photovoltaic cells and excite the electrons. This allows an electron flow that creates an electric current in the process. This electrical current is then used as a “fuel” to run the vehicle". Such solar cars "can store some solar energy and can also run smoothly at night or in the absence of direct sunlight". One advantage that the article implies is that firstly, it does not cause ecological contamination as well as noise pollution. Secondly, it saves cost on fuel which constitutes to being sustainable and environmentally friendly. Lastly, no extra expenses are required aside from battery substitution.


To further support that solar car is favorable to the environment, according to the article "The Advantages of Solar Powered Vehicles" (2017, June 13), it mentioned that sun oriented cars have electrical engines, therefore, they "burn no fuel and produce no emissions". Callahan also concluded that "This key aspect of solar-powered cars is of interest to motorists who wish to utilize personal transportation without contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gases in the environment". Sunlight based controlled vehicles expend no fuel and do not need oil changes, “their dependence on petroleum-based products is limited to the lubrication of wheels or plastics used in replacement parts”. The electric engine “and other components of solar cars are potentially maintenance-free, in contrast to the engines in current gas-powered vehicles.

 

Vyas. (2019, November 1). All you need to know about Solar-Powered Cars. https://interestingengineering.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-solar-powered-cars

Callahan. (2017, June 13). The Advantages of Solar Powered Vehicles. https://www.sportsrec.com/134597-the-advantages-solar-powered-vehicles.html

 

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  1. Paul MakOctober 6, 2020 at 11:10 PM

    Dear Shannon,

    Your summary is well organized and met the required content with elaborated features.

    The thesis statement states that electric engine and other components of solar cars compared to the current combustion engine are potentially maintenance-free.

    Regards,
    Paul

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    1. junweiOctober 13, 2020 at 7:50 PM

      Dear Paul,

      Thank you for your constructive feedback.

      Best Regards
      Shannon

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