TechMobility Topics by Ken Chester
TechMobility Topics by Ken Chester
Can Your Car Windows Charge an EV?
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Can Your Car Windows Charge an EV?

A breakthrough in transparent solar cells suggests the answer may soon be yes.

What if the windows in your car could quietly add driving range while you shop, or your smart glasses could recharge themselves simply by being outdoors? Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have developed ultra-thin solar cells that are reportedly 10,000 times thinner than a human hair and nearly invisible to the naked eye.



In this episode of TechMobility Topics, we explore how transparent solar technology could transform vehicle design, wearable electronics, consumer devices, and even the buildings where we live and work. We also examine the engineering hurdles that remain before solar-harvesting glass becomes part of everyday life.



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