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Solar powered vehicles

Solar-powered car now comes in family size

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A team of students at a Dutch university have created what they believe to be the first functioning solar-powered car with room for four passengers. Though production may be years away, the team hopes to have the vehicle street-legal as soon as possible.

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Environment

Solar-Powered Car Seats Family of Four

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