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Anyone Familiar with "Go Sun"? It's a portable solar charger for cars. (www.youtube.com)
submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by Canconda@lemmy.ca to c/electricvehicles@slrpnk.net
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https://gosun.co/

Basically its a roof rack solar panel with a battery inside (includes AC outlet), extra fold out panels that cover the length of the car, and a charge cable for the car. They're about $5000 USD and are shipping the first ones out in Q3 this year.

As someone who lives in an appt and commutes, this would make an electric vehicle much more viable as there is no charging stations in my building or at my work. I saw this and immediately began researching what vehicle models would be coming to Canada in 2028.

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[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

and prone to theft/vandalism

Sorry but thats a dead give away you didn't watch the video.

I'm not simping for this but like come on its 7 minutes.

Also as if a lack of mittens are whats stopping me from commuting a Canadian highway on a bicycle. To borrow a phrase from places that never get snow, bless your heart. /s

(Kind of a "you live in igloos ass comment" ngl lol sorry for the cheek you did make me lol)

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 0 points 4 days ago

Oh yes, because Youtube videos are all reviewed for accuracy and never just advertising for simps.

This is stupid. Overpriced and over promising. It would take multiples of that array, at the equator, at noon, near no shade to work. Dumber than the Aptera, coming soon since 2009.

You mileage may vary.

[–] Kind_to_Everyone@slrpnk.net -1 points 4 days ago (2 children)

You are correct. I relied on my professional credentials, back of the envelope math, and logic.

Assuming you aren't shilling, one of these was true:

  1. This product can charge your car sufficiently for your commute in the depths of an overcast or snowy Canadian winter. This means your drive is quick and therefore an e-bike is a solution. You seem insulted by this possibility, but frankly it gave you the most credit.

  2. This product cannot and you instead relied on the claims of a video selling something. Since this response is still predicated on those apparent claims and a reading comprehension gap, I will wish you good luck with your decision.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 1 points 4 days ago

This isn't sold as enough for all times. It is sold as half of your charging which is realistic. You will need to find a charger at times.

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 days ago

Wow you really don't live up to your username.