South Korea depot hyundai motor ( Hyundai) And kia motors ( Kia) , announced in 2019 to take the lead in the solar car charging technology introduction of its models. Two companies are also pointed out that the motor system is divided into three generation solar charging technology, the first generation system technology will take the lead in the introduction to its hybrid models.
the hyundai and kia auto solar roof charging technology is divided into three different charging system, belong to different engine models, including traditional gasoline vehicles, hybrid and electric vehicles. Will help to improve the energy efficiency, increase mileage, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
the solar roof system consists of solar panels, controller and battery charging. Generate electricity when sunlight come into contact with the surface of solar panels, the controller will be collected by the transformation into a standard voltage of electricity, and then stored in the battery or to reduce the load car car alternator. The controller of maximum power point tracking ( 最大功率点跟踪) Also can the control voltage and current, in order to improve the efficiency of solar panels collect power.
pioneered the market will be the first generation of hybrid models of special charging system, namely install silicon solar panels to general motors on the roof. Hyundai and kia also forecasts, solar car charging technology according to the climatic conditions, every day to provide 3 ~ 6 cells into electricity.
as for the second generation system is solar charging on the introduction of traditional internal-combustion engine models, and translucent solar roof system is installed to the vehicle on the panoramic sunroof, not only can improve the vehicle battery capacity also can let the sun in the car compartment. However, the outside is still unable to determine whether the vehicle will be installed a larger battery, or install solar panels used to burden only part of the alternator, but the two companies have pointed out that the technology is expected to conform to the pollution emission standards in the future.
the third generation system is installed to the electric vehicle, also is to install solar panels to the vehicle roof and hood, in order to provide additional power electric cars, in addition to extend the mileage, also can reduce the reliance for traditional transmission power. Hyundai and kia also forecasts the first generation system can be introduced in 2019 to its models, but in the second and third generation launch schedule has not been announced.
modern car, points out that the current third generation system is testing, the engine and design department, said deputy chief PiaoJunJi future outside can see a variety of power generation technology combine to our vehicle, solar roof power generation is the first technique. This car will no longer just passive consumption energy, but beginning active power production.