Point of View Statement

A privileged person needs more efficient cars because they likely will continue to use cars due to comfort or as a style statement, and gas prices will get higher as non-renewable resources become more scarce.

Minimum Viable Product

The simplest version of this product that delivers value and meets the challenges of this POV statement will have these essential features:

• A solar roof and hood, and optionally, solar cells on the entire body of the car.
• Hybrid system: the main source of power is fuel but the solar integration adds miles and is great for day to day use.
• Also has re-generative braking, making it a hybrid.
• System that
• informs users about the miles they saved by using solar power.
• recommends certain parking spots for maximal charging through sun exposure.
• Plug-In hybrid EV options.
• Stores solar power in a battery which can be used at a later time, or at an additional setup cost, can be used to power a home!