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Article: The Future Looks Bright for Solar Applications in the European Automotive Industry, Says Frost & Sullivan.(Industry overview)
- Article from:
- Journal of Transportation
- Article date:
- November 14, 2009
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The market for solar technologies is still limited to advanced roof solutions that use solar cells to ventilate vehicle interiors, but technological advancements will soon shift the focus from comfort and convenience to powertrain applications and similar domains. In tandem with expanding applications, solar cell costs are expected to fall, meaning that more average customers can look forward to a 'greener,' less-polluting vehicle.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.automotive.frost.com/), Executive Analysis of the Market for Solar Technology Applications in the European Automotive Industry, finds that a sunroof panel with solar cells can generate ...