Introducing the Amazing Solar-Powered Sailboat Car

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Seat Brisa

Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be many more eco cars released this year another one pops on to the market. This time it’s the turn of renowned Spanish car company SEAT; they’ve just introduced the sleek and slender Seat Brisa.

Brisa Dashboard

Completely solar-powered, the two-seater, three-wheeler is propelled by solar charged nano-fotovoltaic cells which are located in the vehicle’s translucent elastomere shell, the power generated runs a motor mounted on the rear wheel.

Rear View

Created by very talented Miguel Ángel Iranzo Sánchez in just one weekend, the Brisa (which means breeze in Spanish) is inspired by the flamboyant moves of flamenco and a love of the sea – how very Mediterranean.

Miguel wanted to convey the lightness of a breeze while maintaining a harmony with nature so used a translucent material for the bodywork, incorporating lots of curves and wood, too.

Sailboat design

When it’s in full flow the slinky Brisa is said to sail over the ground like a sailing boat but it’s best saved for sunny days as, not only is it completely solar-powered but there’s no roof/soft top to protect from the elements. Oh well, just don good old-fashioned goggles and a scarf, and enjoy!

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Linda McCormick - who has written 130 posts on Environmental Graffiti.

Linda is a writer and editor, currently based in London. Growing up in N Ireland, she craved sunnier climes so set off around the world, forever chasing the sun. On her travels she discovered she was much more passionate about the environment than she realised – although never quite got the whole tree-hugging thing – and has always had a penchant for the unconventional and creative side of life, so working at Environmental Graffiti suits her just fine.

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  1. Steve N. Lee Says:

    While I applaud the ingenuity to create a car powered solely by solar power, I have to say, God is it ugly!

    I’m not surprised at all to read that Sanchez built it in just one weekend. Sorry, but it looks like a converted wheelbarrow.

    That said, I do like the idea of using the body as one enormous solar panel. Though of course, that would mean a tiny car smash could lead to enormous repair bills if the solar cells needed replacing.

    A good idea, poor execution. I can’t help but picture it filled with bricks on a building site. Sorry, Mr. Sanchez!

    Steve N. Lee
    author of eco-blog http://www.lionsledbysheep.com
    and suspense thriller ‘What if…?’

  2. rikki Says:

    hmm…interesting. What’s material?

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