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Abstract
Fossil fuels are scarce, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to meet the everyday demand for fuel in modern society. As gas prices rise, people are becoming concerned about transportation once oil either runs out or becomes too expensive to attain. The leading alternative to gasoline fueled vehicles is electric powered vehicles. Although electric vehicles are an alternative to gasoline fueled vehicles, they do not address the issue of having to burn fossil fuels to create the electricity needed to fuel the vehicles. One of the leading alternatives to burning fossil fuels for electricity is the use of solar energy. Some solar powered vehicles have been produced, but they are very expensive and concerns exist about the lifespan of the panels in comparison to the lifespan of the vehicle. The design of a solar recharge station eliminates all fossil fuels from the process of powering vehicles.