Solar Camper, Solar Workshop: Ed Walkinstik’s Solar Chariot

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Ed's solar camper/solar workshop — aka his Solar Chariot — is ready to roll.
Ed's solar camper/solar workshop — aka his Solar Chariot — is ready to roll.
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Ed poses by one of the collectors he uses in his workshops.
Ed poses by one of the collectors he uses in his workshops.
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This collector on the roof provides Ed with hot water.
This collector on the roof provides Ed with hot water.
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Ed at the wheel.
Ed at the wheel.
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One of Ed's demonstration units. A selenium solar cell generates electricity to spin a black propeller, and a silicon solar cell generates electricity for a red propeller.
One of Ed's demonstration units. A selenium solar cell generates electricity to spin a black propeller, and a silicon solar cell generates electricity for a red propeller.
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Ed shows a parabolic reflector that functions as a solar oven.
Ed shows a parabolic reflector that functions as a solar oven.
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The chariot's rear access.
The chariot's rear access.

The next time you’re toolin’ down the of Interstate and you
come up behind (or are passed by!) some thing that looks
like a cross between Noah’s Ark, a redwood sauna, and a
vintage Winnebago, consider yourself privileged. ‘Cause

  • Published on Sep 1, 1978
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