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@article{174916,
        author = {Prathamesh Giradkar and Vedant Karande and Vivek Singh and Prof. Sanjay Pokle},
        title = {Solar paint cars: A new evolution for EV’s},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {2008-2011},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=174916},
        abstract = {The growing interest in environmentally friendly energy solutions worldwide has led to the development of new technologies in the automotive sector, among which solar energy-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly viable. One of the latest inventions is solar paint, a photovoltaic coating that converts sunlight into electrical energy.  Conventional rigid solar panels are not as flexible as solar paint, which a thin and adaptable layer that can be applied to the body of a vehicle to enhance its aerodynamics while simultaneously providing energy. This technology eliminates the need for bulky panels, integrating seamlessly with the aesthetics of modern cars. However, some issues prevent the widespread use of solar paint on vehicles. The main disadvantage of this technology is that its energy conversion efficiency is lower than that of conventional silicon-based solar cells, making it unsuitable as a primary energy source. Additionally, modularity, robustness, and cost are significant challenges hindering the commercialization of this technology. Some of these challenges include long-term durability, weather resistance, and the high costs of producing solar paint. Factors such as sunlight, UV rays, extreme temperatures, and mechanical forces can contribute to the degradation of solar paint. Furthermore, there is a need to improve the energy density, durability, and affordability of the nanotechnology and material-based solar paint for its application in the automotive sector.},
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        month = {April},
        }