Audi develops solar powered EV charging stations

Audi have finally seen green and have developed a solar powered charging station for EVs. Now, electric cars no doubt are clean. They plug in to charge up and make sure they leave no greenhouse gasses spouting out of their tailpipes. But then again, they do indirectly have a hand to play when it comes to stamping carbon footprints, since the energy taken from the grid to charge up, isn’t always produced in an environment-friendly way. This simply means that EVs do at some time rely on fossil fuels for energy. Well, Audi decided to change things and have the sun power up EVs instead, by loading on a bunch of solar panels onto a charging station, to make sure it generates electricity in a clean way. Currently the automaker is busy propping up solar panels on the roof of its facilities, in the hope of turning its factories into power plants.

And yes, the company is busy drawing out plans to roll out the e-tron range of electrics, the first of which will be an e-tron R8 in 2012. Audi are sure headed for a greener future!
[Motorauthority]