Alex Campbell introduces ZAP!, a solar-electric truck, using both solar panels and rechargeable batteries for power. With the combination of solar and electric energy the ZAP! Truck will go for about 20 or 30 miles, with a top speed of 40 mph.
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Alex Campbell introduces ZAP!, a solar-electric truck, using both solar panels and rechargeable batteries for power. With the combination of solar and electric energy the ZAP! Truck will go for about 20 or 30 miles, with a top speed of 40 mph.
Added: Apr 20, 2009
Views: 322 Views
Runtime: 03:31
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