Solaria V-E - a twin-bubble solar concept car with a design inspired by the futuristic wedge concepts of the 1970s

The core mandate is something completely different to any vehicle out there: to drive like an Elise (maybe a little better), to be technologically interesting, lightweight, and efficient.

The design is inspired by concepts like Ferrari Modulo, Ferrari 512S Berlinetta Speciale, Stratos HF Zero, and Vauxhall SRV.

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###Specs

Curb Weight (Ready to Run): 893 kg (1,968 lbs)

Powertrain: 150 kW (201 hp) Twin-Motor RWD (Inboard Axial Flux)

Energy Storage: 50 kWh Lithium-lon (T-Bone Structural Spine)

Chassis: Bonded Aluminum

Panels: Exterior panels and interior utilize Bcomp/Amplitex Flax-fibre natural composites

Structural Nodes (SMC Carbon): High-stress localized areas (suspension hardpoints, crash structures) utilize Sheet Molding Compound (Forged) Carbon

Solar Array: 4.2 m Monocrystalline Silicon (900W Peak / 48V Direct Routing)

Aerodynamics: 0.24Cd

0-60 mph (0-97 kph): ~4.4 seconds

Total Range: 270 miles (434 km) + Solar Replenishment

Suspension: Inboard Pushrod actuated double-wishbones (Front & Rear)

Steering: Manual (Unassisted) Rack-and-Pinion (2.5 turns lock-to-lock)

Wheels: 19-inch Forged Aluminum (Aero-optimized)

Tires: Low-Rolling-Resistance (LRR) compound. 195/50 R19 (F) / 215/45 R19 (R)

Brakes: Downsized 280mm 2-piece steel rotors, 2-piston calipers (reliant on 150 KW regenerative braking)

u/Suitedbadge401 — 4 days ago

Jordan 191 - 7up Pink Lemonade livery

Of course, the 191 famously featured the original green 7up livery.

With the release of the pink lemonade flavour 7up, I wanted to quickly cook up a pink special livery for the car.

I think it turned out really well!

u/Suitedbadge401 — 6 days ago

Found this Pulsar TenZ at an outlet in Sweden for 688 SEK (70 USD)

On holiday, and found this Pulsar Tenz Signature Edition in “New condition” at an outlet in Elgiganten. It indeed feels completely new, bar some loose dust on the mouse and absence of skate film.

Some very loose impressions below (as I’m away from my PC):

Light FE opticals with moderate pre and post, light scroll wheel with rather defined steps.

I have 19x9.5cm hands. The shape definitely feels weird, we will see how it feels back home on my PC, but it’s very filling at the back and weirdly tall. For my hand size though it still leaves room for a micro adjustments, but the overarching impression is great stability.

I’m rather sensitive to build quality and the shell feels like an absolute rock, even on the base: I literally cannot find creaking or flexing anywhere, apart from an extremely minor microcreak when I first gave it a good squeeze.

All in all, 688 SEK for this (£53 my local currency) was an insane find IMO, and should serve as a great alt to my XM2 8K.

u/Suitedbadge401 — 12 days ago
▲ 199 r/spotted

[Toyota Mirai] Spotted outside of Stockholm, about 25 are registered in the whole of Sweden

u/Suitedbadge401 — 14 days ago

Anyone have any experience with either of these? What are the differences (if any)? Price is in Swedish Kronor.

Heard the Brännboll is faster, but would love for someone to chime in with which is the better buy/higher quality.

u/Suitedbadge401 — 19 days ago

Spotted the Trans Am Dwight Special the other day

Weirdly I saw it being driven off by a crazed man holding a baby, who was later chased by an abnormally small blonde woman in an SUV.

u/Suitedbadge401 — 25 days ago

Can I transport a Slimflex/Poron base mousepad in a 8cm diameter tube?

Hi all, as the question states, can I do this without creasing or damaging the base? I’ve bought an LGG Hyperion abroad and the flat packaging is too wide to put in my luggage. The fact that the desk pad version ships in a tube gives me some confidence.

Thanks!

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u/Suitedbadge401 — 1 month ago
▲ 7 r/razer+1 crossposts

Curious to know where it sits on the spectrum as Razer’s site offers very little information on this topic.

Thanks!

u/Suitedbadge401 — 2 months ago