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Mario Said:

Do any cars currently on the market use a solar powered roof to keep the car cool when left in the sun?

We Answered:

Audi offer this as an optional extra, its a solar powered sunroof that uses the energy it gains to circulate the air inside the vehicle to keep it cooler. Couple with the sun reflecting properties of another manufacturers windscreen and you could certainly keep your car cool so you dont burn your bum when you get back in

Ted Said:

What country could use solar power ( use more of it) but....?

We Answered:

All the countries should use it, means less pollution and your electricity would virtually be free, BUT sunny countries should defintley use it like Egypt and countries in Africa

Amber Said:

What's the most earth friendly car on the market today? Also is there any solar powered cars in the works yet?

We Answered:

A problem with solar is the energy conversion is so low that to be affective the cells must be put into huge frames on large land areas. These are solar farms that convert the Sun's energy into electricity.
The most earth friendly vehicle is made in India and are used as delivery trucks. They run on compressed air. Here in the states, a complete electric car that can travel 200 miles on a charge is called a Tesla sports car and costs over $100,000. Here is the problem, it runs quietly and efficiently on electricity but where does this power come from? Much of our electricity comes from heavily polluting coal generators. See the problem?

Brent Said:

Are there any affordable solar powered airconditioners on the market?

We Answered:

Solar powered ceiling fans run about $300 and solar powered air conditioners run about $7,330 after a $4,800 California Cash rebate.