Aston Martin has teamed up with Hanergy Thin Film Power to test the benefits of using solar panels on their race cars. The first test was conducted last weekend as the #97 Vantage GTE was equipped with two solar panels on its roof. Aston Martin declined to go into specifics but said the panels can be used to help power auxiliary systems such as the air conditioner which currently consumes power from the engine. According to Aston Martin Racing Technical Director Dan Sayers, “The idea...
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