To highlight the importance of solar energy , carmaker Nissan coated it?s electric car named ?LEAF? in glow-in-the-dark paint. As shown in the picture below , with this kind of paint , the electric car is really standing out.

The manufacturer has worked on the project with inventor Hamish Scott, creator of STARPATH, a spray-applied coating that absorbs UV energy during the day so that it glows for between eight and 10 hours after the sun goes down.

While glowing car paint is already available, as are glow-in-the-dark car wraps, the carmaker said this paint is unique due to its formula, which is made up of organic materials. It also contains a rare natural product called strontium aluminate, which is solid, odourless and chemically and also biologically inert.

Research shows that 89 per cent of LEAF owners charge their cars at home overnight.

Although solar panels do not store energy, any leftover power generated during the day is fed back in to the national grid and homeowners can get a government payment for it in some countries, meaning that the overnight charge is already paid for.

LEAF owner Ian Finch is one of those who has combined the savings offered by running an all-electric vehicle with solar panels to power his home. He said: ?Running the Nissan LEAF costs a sixth of the amount we?d pay to run a diesel or petrol car.?Overall, we are probably using 25 per cent less electricity thanks to our solar panels and it?s a fantastic experience to be able to drive the LEAF using electricity that?s been produced completely for free.?

The Nissan LEAF is a shining beacon of sustainability and the future of motoring. Not only is it saving money in running costs but it is also helping people become more environmentally sensitive by reducing their carbon footprint.

Source : 7 days newspaper

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