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Vehicular body panel energy generator system

US8997901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2006
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/90
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicular body panel energy generator system is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the system includes a vehicle body and a plurality of body panels forming the vehicle body. At least one of the body panels comprises a vehicular solar panel. A method of generating and utilizing electrical power in a vehicle is also disclosed.

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