Ep 49 - Solar Tesla Cannonball Run

Zero E-Michigan

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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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Joe Kliewer Intro (00:01:17)

3. Journey Timing (00:02:57)

4. Charging and Driving Cadence (00:05:07)

5. Learning How The Tesla Works (00:06:21)

6. Using Autopilot vs. Full Self Driving (00:07:21)

7. Do You Need That Many Panels? (00:10:19)

8. Solar Panel Details (00:11:16)

9. Inverter and Charge Controller Details (00:13:04)

10. DC to AC vs DC to DC (00:13:53)

11. DC to DC EV Charger Use Cases (00:14:56)

12. Solar Panel Supports (00:16:15)

13. What Would You Do Differently? (00:19:27)

14. What If You Could Get a Solar Trailer? (00:22:20)

15. Turbo Encabulator (00:22:35)

16. Joe’s Engineering Background (00:24:37)

17. Solar Panel Supports (00:26:15)

18. Negative Experiences at Campgrounds (00:29:01)

19. Interactions with Other Campers (00:29:47)

20. Solar Generation and EVs (00:30:43)