... limited reliability of panels in case of lateral impacts). FIG. 3 - SIMPLIFIED SCHEME OF SOLAR CAR (LATERAL AND REAR VIEW). The maximum panel area can be estimated as function of car dimensions ... represented by Car Average Power Pav, horizontal and vertical panel area A PV,H and A PV,V, car dimensions (l,w,h) and by the weight reduction factor of car chassis respect to commercial car. ... University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano (SA), Italy ABSTRACT: A model for the optimal design of a solar hybrid vehicle is presented. The model can describe the effects of solar panels area and...