A vehicle or trailer assembly is disclosed comprising at least one fan positioned on an exterior of the vehicle or trailer, wherein the at least one fan redirects or accelerates air moving over, around, or through the exterior of the vehicle or trailer. Also disclosed is a fan assembly comprising a manifold configured to be positioned on an outside surface of a vehicle, along an axis transverse to a direction of travel of the vehicle. The fan assembly also includes a plurality of motorized fans rotatably mounted along the axis of the manifold, such that the motorized fans are configured to accelerate air passing along the outside surface or within an exterior of the vehicle, in the direction of travel of the vehicle.

An electrically powered motor vehicle includes a main frame, a front axle assembly, and a rear axle assembly. The main frame includes a front frame subassembly, a floor-panel subassembly, a rear frame subassembly, and a top frame subassembly. Each of these frame subassemblies includes a lattice structure including steel box-section elements, preferably high-strength steel elements. Each of the frame subassemblies is prearranged for being pre-assembled separately and then subsequently assembled together with the other subassemblies to constitute the main frame. The structure is such as to afford high flexibility of production, and presents at the same time considerable safety characteristics, thanks to a high capacity of absorption of impact energy. In one embodiment designed for transport of goods, the motor vehicle is equipped with a transporting body having a hollow-walled body made of plastic material, filled with foamed plastic material, preferably obtained with the rotational-moulding technique.

This invention relates to an electric vehicle and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a solar vehicle of which a chassis is selectively adjustable relative to wheels of the vehicle. The electric vehicle includes a chassis, a suspension arrangement for connecting the chassis to wheels of the vehicle, and a solar panel securable relative to the chassis. The vehicle is characterized in that an orientation of the chassis relative to a plane defined by the wheels of the vehicle can be selectively adjusted by adjusting the suspension arrangement, in order for the angular orientation of the solar panel also to be adjusted.

This invention relates to an electric vehicle and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a solar vehicle of which a chassis is selectively adjustable relative to wheels of the vehicle. The electric vehicle includes a chassis, a suspension arrangement for connecting the chassis to wheels of the vehicle, and a solar panel securable relative to the chassis. The vehicle is characterized in that an orientation of the chassis relative to a plane defined by the wheels of the vehicle can be selectively adjusted by adjusting the suspension arrangement, in order for the angular orientation of the solar panel also to be adjusted.

A vehicle or trailer assembly is disclosed comprising at least one fan positioned on an exterior of the vehicle or trailer, wherein the at least one fan redirects or accelerates air moving over, around, or through the exterior of the vehicle or trailer. Also disclosed is a fan assembly comprising a manifold configured to be positioned on an outside surface of a vehicle, along an axis transverse to a direction of travel of the vehicle. The fan assembly also includes a plurality of motorized fans rotatably mounted along the axis of the manifold, such that the motorized fans are configured to accelerate air passing along the outside surface or within an exterior of the vehicle, in the direction of travel of the vehicle.

A system for charging electric vehicles with solar panels inside the car. Making it possible to charge your vehicle any where while the sun is up. Eliminating some of the expense of charging the electric vehicle, and looking for charging stations. The solar system can power your house when the power goes out. While at work your car can be charging and when you get off work you car is charged. Plug into the sun.

A system for charging electric vehicles with solar panels inside the car. Making it possible to charge your vehicle any where while the sun is up. Eliminating some of the expense of charging the electric vehicle, and looking for charging stations. The solar system can power your house when the power goes out. While at work your car can be charging and when you get off work you car is charged. Plug into the sun.

A vehicle provides a frame defining an operator compartment, the operator compartment having a back section and having open sides and an open bottom. A first movable chair is attached to a motorized chair movement device which allows the chair to be moved vertically and horizontally on the back section of the operator compartment within the operator compartment. A pair of rear wheels is connected to the frame, each being driven by an electric motor. The frame has an upper section defining the top of the operator compartment and being constructed and arranged to support a solar panel. The solar panel is electrically connected to at least one battery which is connected to the frame and which provides power to the vehicle. A front caster wheel is rotatable connected to a caster wheel arm which is rotatably connected to the upper frame section. A control computer is connected to the rear wheel motors, motorized chair movement device, caster wheel arm and foot/leg rest. A plurality of operator controls are connected to the first movable chair and operably connected to the control computer for operating the vehicle.

A vehicle provides a frame defining an operator compartment, the operator compartment having a back section and having open sides and an open bottom. A first movable chair is attached to a motorized chair movement device which allows the chair to be moved vertically and horizontally on the back section of the operator compartment within the operator compartment. A pair of rear wheels is connected to the frame, each being driven by an electric motor. The frame has an upper section defining the top of the operator compartment and being constructed and arranged to support a solar panel. The solar panel is electrically connected to at least one battery which is connected to the frame and which provides power to the vehicle. A front caster wheel is rotatable connected to a caster wheel arm which is rotatably connected to the upper frame section. A control computer is connected to the rear wheel motors, motorized chair movement device, caster wheel arm and foot/leg rest. A plurality of operator controls are connected to the first movable chair and operably connected to the control computer for operating the vehicle.

In one method of using solar power as a supplemental power source in a DC system of a vehicle, the voltage of a vehicle battery is measured to determine if an alternator is operating. Upon determining that the alternator is running, a solar charge controller sets the voltage set-point to be about 0.1 Volts higher than the voltage produced by the alternator. This allows the solar panel to contribute up to the full power capability of the solar panel to the DC power system, even though the battery may be fully charged, which reduces the load on the alternator, thereby improving fuel economy.