Range increasing solution from Mercedes! Solar powered paint is coming

Mercedes-Benz introduced its “solar coating” technology, a paint coating that produces solar energy, developed to solve the range problem in electric vehicles. The new coating has a non-toxic material that does not contain silicon and rare earth elements, unlike traditional photovoltaic panels. The paint is applied to the vehicle surface with a nanotechnological process, turning the entire vehicle into an energy-producing surface.

Mercedes will use solar coating that produces solar energy in its electric vehicles

First of all, let us point out that this special coating is only 5 micrometers thick and the energy conversion rate can be up to 20%. 94% of solar energy With this technology that effectively captures the 11 square meters surface, 12 thousand kilometers per year It can produce enough energy to provide a range of . These values ​​were measured in sunlight simulations at production facilities in Stuttgart.

Solar paint coating only Weighs 50 grams/m²that is, it enables the vehicle to produce energy without affecting its performance. Additionally, this material is completely recyclable. In addition to this coating, Mercedes plans to offer other innovations. Here are the innovations we are likely to see in the coming period:

• Improving the driving experience with augmented reality glasses,
• Use of vegan interior materials and recycled plastic,
• Long-lasting vehicles with more durable batteries and braking systems.

Could this innovation from Mercedes-Benz be a solution to the range and charging station dependency problems in electric vehicles? You can write your opinions in the comments section below.