The Chippy solar tour is underway in Germany

Steve "Chippy" Paine is cycling across Germany using solar panels to charge his Q1 UMPC.  He’s just gotten started and already has a couple of posts up about his adventure.  I’ve got to hand it to Steve, trying to rely solely on solar power for a UMPC has got to be just as hard as cycling across Germany.  Good luck my friend!

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