The car utilizes a special solar concentrator through which acts like a magnifying glass, directing sunlight to the solar panels on the roof of the car.
U.S. carmaker Ford Motors announced that it will soon launch a so-called "first solar vehicle in its class."
The car is called the C-MAX Concept Solar Energy was able to run "without relying on electricity or fuel," according to the company.
Ford says the car can take advantage of solar power by using a special concentrator which acts like a magnifying glass, directing sunlight to the solar panels on the roof of the car.
Sunshine one day be able to provide the same performance with a hybrid electric car, according to the company, adding that the car driving can reduce exhaust emissions usually can reach four metric tons of the car - the same amount issued by a house in the U.S. in four months.
Ford said concentrator of sunlight on the roof makes the car practical for everyday use hari.Ford said concentrator of sunlight on the roof makes the car practical for everyday use.
SunPower, which has become a partner solar technology for Ford since 2011, providing solar cells to the roof of the car. Because it takes a long time to absorb enough energy to power the vehicle in full, Ford asked for help at the Georgia Institute of Technology to increase sunlight to make solar power a hybrid can be used in everyday life.
This car will be on display at the 2014 International CES show in Las Vegas on January 7 to 10.
After the event, Ford and Georgia Tech will begin testing the vehicle in a number of real-world scenarios to see whether the concept is feasible for mass production.
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