Pinwan, July 5th, according to surging news, at the IdeenExpo exhibition in Hannover, Germany, Tesla showed for the first time a prototype of a solar-powered extended-range trailer, claiming that it can provide additional cruising range for Tesla’s CyberTruck.
IdeenExpo is the largest youth natural science and technology event in Europe, mainly showcasing workshops and exhibits of exhibitors such as major companies, research institutions and universities. Tesla, Volkswagen and other auto companies also participated in the exhibition.
The trailer prototype unveiled by Tesla at the aforementioned exhibition is a solar extended-range trailer with a solar expandable panel and Starlink dish antenna. So the trailer carries SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellite system. According to attendees, the range-extended trailer appears to be able to provide a considerable amount of energy to the car thanks to the foldable solar panels. The trailer also appears to be lighter, but it has not yet been announced whether an additional battery pack will be installed inside it.
As the popularity of electric vehicles increases, so does consumer demand for their cruising range. Some automakers are considering adding solar panels to electric vehicles to extend the range. For example, the American company Aptera has launched a solar electric vehicle prototype, and the German solar car startup Sono Motors and the Dutch electric car manufacturer Lightyear are also working on designing solar vehicles.
In addition, automakers are also considering the use of solar panels as a portable stand-alone charging solution to increase the range of electric vehicles. The main purpose of Tesla’s announced solar extended-range trailer is to provide more mileage for the CyberTruck.
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