Mindset AG unveil the hybrid, solar powered Six50 auto

Considering how much gas prices have been going up, it is no surprise that alternative energy cars are starting to make some serious headway in the international auto market. Not only are the hybrid electric/gas cars becoming more and more common, but some designers are experimenting with solar panels on automobiles.

A recent development by a Swiss company named Mindset AG has put solar panels on their prototype model, the Six50. The designer, Mura Guntak, expects this car to run 62 miles per charge. The car itself is a 2+2 seater, and is about 13 feet long. Not only that, it can also go 0-60 in about 7 seconds.

It seems obvious to put solar panels on a car, but I have heard that sticking solar panels on a car doesn’t improve the fuel efficiency all that much. I have also heard that Prius has modified one of their with solar panels, but those are only to power the air conditioner.

Perhaps Mindset AG will have greatly improved automotive solar power by then. As for now, the company plans to build about ten thousand of the Six50 cars by the year 2009. You should about able to purchase one for about $78,000.

Via [DVICE]