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moltean

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Comment #49234519
Yes, it is a recumbent trike with solar panels on it!

Sun, Aug 09, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
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Solar vehicle built by a programmer. Runs on solar energy, battery, or pedals [video]
Sun, Aug 09, 2026, 2:14 PM UTC
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An open-source solar vehicle
Mon, Aug 03, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC
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Comment #49093505
I'm targeting transportation inside cities (with a small vehicle) not outside cities.

Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:45 AM UTC
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Comment #49093502
The motor is 250W (but I use it generally at level 2 out of 5 of power). Solar panels usually generate 200W (out of max 520W theoretically). So I have enough power from solar to po…

Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:45 AM UTC
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Why not a DIY solar car?
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
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Comment #49082233
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 11:20 AM UTC
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He wanted a true solar vehicle, so he built Solar Bear, an open-source trike
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 11:20 AM UTC
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Multi-Use Roof Eliminates Roof
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 7:03 AM UTC
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Comment #45090472
Mon, Sep 01, 2025, 7:44 AM UTC