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TheCommandTent

May 31, 2014, 07:27:15 AM
So I have been seeing news about this showing up all over the place but not here yet so I thought I would share.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways





There are so many cool things about this concept and the possibilities are great.  However, being the cynic this is one of those to good to be true type concepts.  I would imagine the cost being prohibitive and the maintenance to be burdensome.  But still this is such a awesome sci-fi looking concept.
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Martok

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May 31, 2014, 01:26:02 PM
It does sound too good to be true, but it would be freakin' awesome if they somehow pulled it off. 

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Silent Disapproval Robot

#2
May 31, 2014, 01:28:56 PM
And I'm sure with car GPS's, we'll get to pay a per kilometre fee for the privilege of driving on them.

DoctorQuest

#3
May 31, 2014, 01:44:29 PM
We will have to do this eventually. We will wait until it's ALMOST too late (like humans always do) but at some point it will be come enconomically feasible relative to the cost of other energy sources.

I am going to call these folks when I need a new driveway. :)
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Staggerwing

#4
May 31, 2014, 02:57:40 PM
If you can drive trucks over this stuff why aren't entire roofs made of it too?
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DoctorQuest

#5
May 31, 2014, 06:04:14 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on May 31, 2014, 02:57:40 PM
If you can drive trucks over this stuff why aren't entire roofs made of it too?

That would be in my plans for it. Might be weight. One complaint of solar panels is their fragile nature. Having ones that can stand up to midwestern storms would be great here in Nebraska.
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eyebiter

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June 01, 2014, 07:23:36 AM Last Edit: October 23, 2014, 10:46:56 PM by eyebiter
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Staggerwing

#7
June 01, 2014, 07:29:33 AM
If you covered them with numerous replaceable polycarbonate shields then small hail would be no problem and even larger hail might dent the covers over time but you could selectively swap in new shields over the collectors on an as-need basis.
Vituð ér enn - eða hvat?  -Voluspa

Nothing really rocks and nothing really rolls and nothing's ever worth the cost...

"Don't you look at me that way..." -the Abyss
 
'When searching for a meaningful embrace, sometimes my self respect took second place' -Iggy Pop, Cry for Love

... this will go down on your permanent record... -the Violent Femmes, 'Kiss Off'-

"I'm not just anyone, I'm not just anyone-
I got my time machine, got my 'electronic dream!"
-Sonic Reducer, -Dead Boys

Staggerwing

#8
June 01, 2014, 07:30:34 AM
BTW, Eyebiter- what is your avatar clip from?
Vituð ér enn - eða hvat?  -Voluspa

Nothing really rocks and nothing really rolls and nothing's ever worth the cost...

"Don't you look at me that way..." -the Abyss
 
'When searching for a meaningful embrace, sometimes my self respect took second place' -Iggy Pop, Cry for Love

... this will go down on your permanent record... -the Violent Femmes, 'Kiss Off'-

"I'm not just anyone, I'm not just anyone-
I got my time machine, got my 'electronic dream!"
-Sonic Reducer, -Dead Boys

GDS_Starfury

#9
June 01, 2014, 07:46:16 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on June 01, 2014, 07:30:34 AM
BTW, Eyebiter- what is your avatar clip from?

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June 01, 2014, 09:07:45 AM
I thought Mirth liked the rolly polly ride the jello type.
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eyebiter

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June 01, 2014, 08:40:49 PM Last Edit: October 23, 2014, 10:46:28 PM by eyebiter
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GDS_Starfury

#12
June 01, 2014, 11:23:38 PM
that appeals to me on so many different levels.   :2funny:

for those that don't know, Eduard makes so sick model kits and were the pioneers of photo etching, resign parts and decals.  the kits are usually fantastic and the detail is incredible.
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Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.

GDS_Starfury

#13
June 01, 2014, 11:24:24 PM
and I'd shtup the blonde in a heart beat.  O:-)
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Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.

endfire79

#14
June 01, 2014, 11:50:00 PM
Interesting concept.  I don't want to be a total skeptic, but it sounds like a maintenance nightmare, until maybe 95% of vehicles were elec driven.

FAQ's:  http://www.solarroadways.com/faq.shtml#faqTraction



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