Solar energy is a renewable energy which doesn’t pollute the air and is used in various forms of utility on Earth, Such as drying cloths, heating water and powering different technologies etc. Though many usage of solar power have been discovered, but still we are not capable to make full use of solar energy. First ever solar cell was created in 1883 and now solar energy is used in powering vehicles as well. It’s a long journey of enhancement of solar energy from a solar cell to a solar car.

Solar Powered Cars:

In solar powered cars, same photovoltaic cells (PVC) are used which are also used in solar panels. PVC panels convert the solar energy into electricity that can be used. Solar technology is expensive and costs a lot. Solar panels have different prices, depending how fast the panel can capture and convert the energy. Solar powered car’s body is covered with solar panels, which costs hundreds of thousands dollars. Solar powered car can speed more than 60 miles per hour. Read the full story

The Bogota bus rapid transit system is a fairly unique transit system in the world. It has got most of the same infrastructure that was already constructed for main roads and highways that is why there was no need of any major investment in building new rights of way. The stations for Bogota bus rapid transit system are pretty low cost, but they are highly functional. The main investment that has to be done is in the buses.

Mass transit access to almost every corner of a major sprawling city has been brought by this system. It has also renders its services to create transit oriented development along the major corridors instead of auto-centric development.

If it is required by a major city in the developed or under developed country to quickly develop a mass transit system, but they does not have enough capital to invest in new heavy or light rail, then another option is offered by bus rapid transit.
All around the world there are more than 100 BRT projects that are in operation or in development.

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