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Solar Roadways' crowdfunding campaign, which closed on Monday, raised $2.2 million — more than double what Brusaw was seeking — in just two months. The campaign, the most popular in Indiegogo's history, attracted more than 48,000 backers from all 50 states and 165 countries.
According to his calculations, the "smart" solar panels — encased in double-layered, bomb-resistant, bulletproof glass capable of withstanding 250,000 pounds — would, among other things, be able to generate "three times the electricity that we currently use in the United States," prevent accidents by melting snow and ice (and warning drivers of debris in the road with solar-powered LED lights) and even collect storm water. Oh, and cut greenhouse emissions by as much as 75 percent.
originally posted by: madmac5150
I live in the Sandpoint area... I'll give everyone firsthand updates when they try this out here. I'm guessing they may break a bit quicker than anticipated... especially the first logging truck with tire chains that hits it... we'll see.
originally posted by: BO XIAN
a reply to: madmac5150
Sounds good to me. Please keep us posted.
And enjoy some
wonderful JERKY for me, from that great place just South of the Bridge on the highway going toward Spokane. Forget the name.
Ahhh . . . THE SMOKE HOUSE . . . I think.