# Solar powered cars

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609>\
**Category:** The Bunker\
**Created:** [August 8, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609 "2013-08-08T00:33:50Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 10\
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**Author:** ![HunterAlpha1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609/1 "2013-08-08T00:33:50Z")

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so exactly how fragile are solar panels/storage batteries? can i run over zombies if i cover them with hard plating?

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**Author:** ![xLemor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ea5d25/32.png) [@xLemor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/xLemor)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2013, 3:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609/2 "2013-08-08T03:53:44Z")

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I dont know really, mine keep breaking so easily. Even my rv kitchen unit that is inside the vehicule in the back

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**Author:** ![ramesesniblet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ce73a5/32.png) [@ramesesniblet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ramesesniblet)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609/3 "2013-08-08T04:21:15Z")

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Very, plating doesn’t seem to make much difference imo. Solar is not the way to go for a battle vehicle.

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**Author:** ![HunterAlpha1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@HunterAlpha1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HunterAlpha1)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2013, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609/4 "2013-08-08T05:28:51Z")

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kk thanks for the info.

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**Author:** ![MarkB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/markb/32/152_2.png) [@MarkB](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MarkB)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2013, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609/5 "2013-08-08T10:30:51Z")

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The batteries seem to last fine - it’s the panels that are fragile.

However, they’re also not too heavy and bulky. One reasonably easy option is to strip the panels from every wrecked solar car you come across, and keep them in your vehicle’s storage. That way, if you do lose any, you can replace them once you reach a safe area.

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**Author:** ![Sidower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/sidower/32/127_2.png) [@Sidower](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Sidower)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2013, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609/6 "2013-08-08T15:15:45Z")

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I like to remove the solar panels after the car’s battery is full. By doing it you don’t risk destroying them when running over a few Zs

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**Author:** ![vultures](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/vultures/32/69_2.png) [@vultures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vultures)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2013, 10:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609/7 "2013-08-08T22:26:12Z")

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We need some up-to-date solar car design for battle readiness.

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**Author:** ![Mrnocamera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/mrnocamera/32/61_2.png) [@Mrnocamera](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mrnocamera)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2013, 10:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609/8 "2013-08-08T22:37:11Z")

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When building a deathmobile, put the solar panels at the back.

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**Author:** ![John\_Candlebury](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/john_candlebury/32/6437_2.png) [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2013, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609/9 "2013-08-09T02:00:27Z")

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I have found that running over most zobies wont hurt your solar panels, the real danger comes from ramming into houses and trees, so solar power is fine if you drive carefully.

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**Author:** ![HeadWar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/headwar/32/2685_2.png) [@HeadWar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/HeadWar)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2013, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/solar-powered-cars/2609/10 "2013-08-09T11:37:58Z")

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Driving through swarms of swamp critters and mosquitos can be pretty bad too. As long as you drive straight and due north-south or east-west you’re fine (as long as you haven’t done something silly like put them at the front of your car). But when you start turning or move at an angle, you can hit stuff with the side of your car, and that can wreck them pretty quick.