Replies to post #967 on Ascent Solar Technologies Inc (ASTI)

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Again, we need major contracts to enable our production costs to drop.

Unless its the 1% . . . most of us are not too terribly interested in a cell phone case that adds tens of dollars to a phone cost, just to solar mobile charge it?

Without a positive military or civilian contract, we continue (at best) to be in day trading range or (worse) a steady slow stock price fall.

I may be the only stock holder who does not like a Reverse Split, but my thought thereof is it drives away potential new investors. If a company has to do a R/S . . . think . . . what does that tell you about management and the company's product lines?

Forget about Yuppie 'auto solar charging tents' and go for a electric wheel chair scooter coating (or over-head charging platform rack), that can draw in some sales.
I see lots of senior and disabled folk (including Vets), that could use a scooter solar coating charger array, that they can park and charge. Not all electric scooter users are using them for total mobility. I see more and more people using electric scooters in place of a car, to travel several miles to shop. They park them, and then get out and shop' and then ride back home.

The real future of EVs is short trip, low-cost urban use and travel in special set-aside lanes and travel paths. 3-wheel electric motorcycles fit into that catagory, also. Electric bikes and scooters can come in the less than $1k range.


ASTI has to come up with something drama . . . know anyone that even knows about flexible, low weight solar cells . . . what's wro drawng with that picture?

ASTI needs to have motor home for travel and set-up outside sporting, community fairs, school visits for show-and-tell (and taking orders)? Visit businesses and stores and show them the product. Old-fashion 'touch-and-see the product' advertising.

And, forget selling solar backpacks to regular people for $40-70 . . . not going to happen. They will not even 'bite' for $15. REI crowd might . . . but not the school-er users.

An ASTI demo project should be solar-ized motorcycle and bike fenders.
Also, roof-top and hood and trunk solar cell coatings, that trickle charge your vehicle battery will extend its lifetime. BOT a car battery lately . . . you will be sticker shocked. You can extend auto mileage by 2-5% with solar cells on the roof, that run auto accessories (an alternator design that dis-in-gauges when not needed . . . reduces engine power load draw).

Again, go talk to Mr. Musk at TSLA . . . car can then charge when traveling and parked. If he does not want it . . . all kinds of small upcoming EV companies, that need a novel addition to their design offer.

If ASTI wants novel uses for its solar products . . . go to the public and schools and have PAY Prizes for worthwhile submissions. Facebook and u-Tube the contest (and school and community newspapers and radio ads.