If we’re going to save the planet, we need to work together, right? It’s heartening to see the spirit of collaboration alive and well in the solar car industry with big brands working together to drive new technologies. Get the latest at Solar Car Club!
Want to keep your finger on the pulse of what's happening in the solar car industry? Read Solar Car Club's new guide to collaborations and partnerships that are driving exciting innovations in the world of clean energy transport!
Learn why the pooling of resources among major manufacturers has produced some pioneering technology and sets a benchmark for future progress. The article is part of the website's extensive collection of informational articles and thought pieces on all things related to solar-powered vehicles.
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The guide discusses how companies from a variety of fields – from engineering and renewable energy to automotive manufacturing – are creating ever more sophisticated technologies in solar car design and meeting the challenges of widespread adoption head-on.
There are three main areas in which the solar car industry benefits from this type of collaboration. Firstly, joint ventures are widening access to expertise. If one company has a specialism in battery technology and another is pioneering aerodynamic design, both manufacturers are seeing their products improved by working together.
This cooperation also reduces costs for all parties. By sharing resources, equipment, facilities, and even intellectual property, companies benefit from better workflow and can meet deadlines more quickly. This accelerates the pace of progress for everyone in the industry. It also means that you - the consumer - will be able to take advantage of this technology sooner.
The piece goes on to explain how this reduction of costs also applies to issues of risk mitigation. The costs of research and development are incredibly high. By sharing the financial burden between participating companies, each party is less vulnerable if a particular project fails to come to fruition.
The guide notes a couple of examples of this cross-discipline collaboration. Perhaps you've been following Tesla's work with Panasonic. This saw the two partners work together on developing an advanced solar car battery – bringing together expertise in vehicle and energy storage design. Another successful partnership is SunPower Corporation's development work with Ford. This resulted in the integration of solar panels into some of Ford's latest electric vehicles. Have you made the switch yet?
The spirit of collaboration is also seen between the public and private sectors with governments bankrolling projects and committing to invest in regulatory support and infrastructure development, making both vehicles and roads more suitable for the emerging wave of solar cars. We all stand to benefit from a cleaner, greener car industry.
The article states, “However difficult it may seem at times, collaboration remains essential for driving progress in the industry by fostering innovation.”
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