http://www.gizmag.com As the motoring world moves ever-closer to the welcome infiltration of electrically-powered cars, one thing holding them back is the availability of charging stations to “refuel” the vehicles which so far have an average range of around 120 miles between charges. The Shelf, a concept by Chinese designer Leon Zhu, takes advantage of the sun’s solar energy and collects enough of the stuff on a hot day to power the car’s air conditioner, tail lights and other electronic equipment, therefore extending the life of the car’s onboard batteries. What’s more, the solar panel protects your vehicle’s expensive duco from long exposure to the sun. Just don’t try to extend the solar panel while you’re driving.en gizmag.com http://www.gizmag.com/shelf-car-sunshade-generates-solar-power/13370/#comment-10816 http://www.gizmag.com/shelf-car-sunshade-generates-solar-power/13370/#comment-10816 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:20:38 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/shelf-car-sunshade-generates-solar-power/13370/#comment-10342 http://www.gizmag.com/shelf-car-sunshade-generates-solar-power/13370/#comment-10342 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:33:41 -0600