Solar Powered Car
Joe’s Solar Car – contact for more information
We support alternative energy usage! Joe has added a wind charger to the solar car
Specifications:
* 5 – 15 watt solar panels, 75 watts total in sunlight
* 1 – Win Turbine generating 400 watts at 28 mph, day or night
* Joe plans on adding another wind turbine to the solar car for a total of 800 watts at 28 mph.
Mr. Joseph A. Rush, 922 SW Frazier Ave.,Des Moines Ia.50315
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Joe by phone at : (515)256-8074
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