Zero E-Michigan

Ep 49 - Solar Tesla Cannonball Run

February 14, 2024 Karl Bloss Season 2 Episode 49
Zero E-Michigan
Ep 49 - Solar Tesla Cannonball Run
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Joe Kliewer didn't wait for an Aptera to take a solar road trip.  He use a portable solar panel system and a Tesla Model Y to make the first self-contained electric Cannonball Run. 

Show Notes and Links
- Solar Cannonball Run YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@solarcannonballrun
- System overview - https://youtu.be/pFWs6LJTYpY
- 4x4 Electric - https://4x4electric.com/
- Aptera solar electric vehicle - https://aptera.us/
- The Martian (book) - https://amzn.to/3UAsXp4
- Link to the solar panel stands - https://youtu.be/9Exf6YVUXLw
- Tesla Michigan 2024 Summer Meetup - https://teslamichigan.org/

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Intro
Joe Kliewer Intro
Journey Timing
Charging and Driving Cadence
Learning How The Tesla Works
Using Autopilot vs. Full Self Driving
Do You Need That Many Panels?
Solar Panel Details
Inverter and Charge Controller Details
DC to AC vs DC to DC
DC to DC EV Charger Use Cases
Solar Panel Supports
What Would You Do Differently?
What If You Could Get a Solar Trailer?
Turbo Encabulator
Joe’s Engineering Background
Solar Panel Supports
Negative Experiences at Campgrounds
Interactions with Other Campers
Solar Generation and EVs