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Clemson University solar electric vehicle development

Overview

A team of 16 automotive engineering master's students from Clemson University has developed a solar-powered electric vehicle prototype known as Luminetta, part of the Deep Orange 17 project. Developed in collaboration with BMW’s research and development team and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, the two-seat coupé is designed to generate electricity through over 1,700 photovoltaic cells integrated into its bodywork, functioning both while parked and in motion.

The vehicle focuses on efficiency through a lightweight construction of approximately 550 kilograms, utilizing steel, aluminum, carbon fiber, and 3D-printed metal. Its boxfish-inspired design aims to minimize aerodynamic drag. Simulations conducted in locations such as Greenville, Frankfurt, Madrid, and Mumbai indicate that for a 20-kilometer daily commute, the solar energy produced could provide an average of 50 kilometers of additional range, though researchers noted that actual generation remains highly dependent on weather and solar radiation intensity.

Entities

BMW · Deep Orange 17 · Luminetta · United States · Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

Timeline

19 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Clemson University students develop solar EV that generates excess energy
Clemson University students developed the Deep Orange 17, a lightweight solar EV that can generate more energy than required for daily urban commutes using over 1,700 integrated photovoltaic cells.
26 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources
Clemson University students develop solar-powered EV prototype
Clemson University students and BMW have developed Luminetta, a solar-integrated electric vehicle prototype designed to increase driving range using over 1,700 photovoltaic cells.

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