{"id":8887,"date":"2026-04-01T06:54:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T04:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carrera-fun.com\/?p=8887"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:30:47","slug":"carrera-towards-unlimited-autonomy-the-secret-solar-volt-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carrera-fun.com\/?p=8887&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Carrera towards unlimited autonomy? The secret \u00ab\u00a0Solar-Volt\u00a0\u00bb project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This is news that could revolutionize our indoor slot car circuits. According to an anonymous source close to Carrera’s<\/strong> design offices, the Austrian giant is secretly working on a brand new technology for the Carrera GO!!! range: the first slot car circuit with integrated solar power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rails that capture the light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept, internally dubbed \u00ab\u00a0Solar-Volt\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong>, relies on a high-performance photovoltaic coating applied directly to the track surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to our information, the components involved would be the essential 342 mm straight sections (Ref. C)<\/strong> and the R1-90\u00b0 curves (Ref. G)<\/strong>. To reassure drivers, this coating would benefit from a specific \u00ab\u00a0High-Grip\u00a0\u00bb treatment: it would protect the solar cells from repeated tire wear while offering superior grip for the tires exiting the curves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A complete energy ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The heart of the system would be a new intelligent starting rail<\/strong>. This rail would no longer simply distribute the current, but would dynamically manage the energy captured by the entire track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to our information, Carrera is going all out with its optional accessories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The \u00ab\u00a0Power-Bank\u00a0\u00bb Rail (15,000 mAh!): <\/strong>A storage unit capable of capturing excess electricity produced by the tracks on sunny days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Integrated Dual USB Port:<\/strong> This storage rail allows you to simultaneously connect and charge two devices (smartphones, tablets) or even recharge Carrera RC vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Additional 342mm straight<\/strong> sections available as an option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • R1-90\u00b0 curves<\/strong> also available as an option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The bigger it is, the more it charges!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The logic is irrefutable: to compensate for days with low light levels or to maintain a constant \u00ab\u00a0supersonic\u00a0\u00bb top speed, all you need to do is enlarge the track. The more rails you add, the larger the surface area for energy collection<\/strong>, transforming your giant circuit into a veritable small home power plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Carrera has not yet made any official comment, but one thing is certain: we’ll never look at our 342mm straightaways the same way again!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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