Electrek

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

IKEA today announced that it’s adding solar car parks, more solar on store rooftops, and battery energy storage systems to seven of its US stores. more… The post IKEA is kicking off a solar car park push in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 26, 2023

” Anyone with solar panels on their roof and an electric car in their driveway likes to share with others that the solar energy they collect powers their electric car. One of the greatest things about this new energy era is the ability to “drive on sunshine.”

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A new study, modeling the potential of solar-powered vehicles in the urban context in 100 cities across the world, shows that solar energy provides a range between 11 and 29 km per day, reducing charging needs by half.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 1, 2021

Electric cars and home solar complement each other, and a new alliance between solar-energy provider SunPower and charging-equipment maker Wallbox aims to make the most of that.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 10, 2022

The Lightyear One solar car was unveiled in production-ready form with a new name. While it does have an onboard battery pack, the Lightyear 0 aims to "leapfrog the grid" by using built-in solar panels to handle most charging. The product of a Dutch startup will henceforth be known as the Lightyear 0.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 19, 2023

The gloves are off: solar electric cars have caught the eye of a leading international fleet operator and its high-flying parent company.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Germany’s Sono Motors announced Friday that it will “terminate its Sion passenger car program,” effective immediately, while instead focusing on its solar solutions.

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Researchers have realised that a solar cell material can be used as a light sensor in electronics and self-driving cars. The post Solar cell material can assist electronics and self-driving cars appeared first on Innovation News Network. Read more here.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

And Sono Motors is racking up reservations for its solar EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Sono has announced that it’s reached 20,000 reservations for its $25,000 Sion solar. Bosch intends to make fuel cells in the U.S.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The Lightyear 0 solar-assisted EV has started production at contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive's facility in Finland, Lightyear confirmed Wednesday in a press release. The Dutch startup said Valmet will initially produce just one car per week, gradually scaling up production in the first quarter of 2023.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Lightyear, a startup known for developing an expensive solar car, announced its second vehicle, and it’s going to be a much less expensive ~$34,000 solar electric car. more… The post Lightyear announces ~$34,000 solar electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 19, 2022

While the students from the University of New South Wales wait for the ratification of their recent Guinness World Record attempt for the fastest solar electric car over a distance of 1000 km (620 miles), let’s have a look at the background. The Sunswift 7 car was the culmination of thousands of hours of work […].

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A solar car has been crash-tested, and it’s blue skies ahead. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. EV drivers of just a few models are getting a boost in their EV road-trip planning. And Lexus’ first U.S. EV has a price tag. Lexus has priced its first EV, the RZ 450e, which is arriving at U.S.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 29, 2024

China just reached 43% of new car sales being plugin cars! continued] The post Booming Chinese EV Market, $7 Billion For Solar From Biden, Tesla Updates Galore — Top News of the Week appeared first on CleanTechnica. Check out all the top stories here! Full electrics (BEVs) accounted for 28% market share.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 10, 2023

Lightyear has opened a waitlist for its second solar-assisted EV model, which aims for a lower price point and something much closer to mass-market appeal. Straightforwardly called Lightyear 2, this new model is scheduled to start production by the end of 2025 with a base price of approximately $40,000, according to a Lightyear press release.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Solar Team Eindhoven students from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have created the world’s first off-road vehicle solely powered by solar energy. Known as the “Stella Terra,” the off-roader is robust enough to navigate not only on paved roads but also on rough terrain.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The dream of solar-powered cars has enthralled and enticed cleantech enthusiasts for years decades. continued] The post Solar-Powered Semi Trucks — The Future Of Trucking? It’s a fun dream. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Setec Powerr

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Solar energy is reshaping the way we power our homes, appliances, and vehicles. For shed owners, the leap to solar is not just an environmentally conscious decision, but a practical one. Let’s dive deep into the potential of using solar power for sheds and the benefits of integrated solar systems.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 20, 2021

Dutch startup Lightyear has selected Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive to build the Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car. Prototype builds are scheduled to start in January 2022, followed by full production in summer 2022, Lightyear said in a press release.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 29, 2022

The Northern Territory of Australia has long been associated with the biennial World Solar Car Challenge. Solar cars are lightweight EVs powered solely by solar power. They do not access the grid during the challenge.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 3, 2022

The Lightyear 0 solar-powered sedan is now in production and will sell for $260,000. A lower priced car is coming in 2025.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The agile two-seater Stella Terra solar car just finished a 620-mile off-roading adventure in Morocco and the Sahara, all on a single charge. more… The post This little solar car just trekked 620 miles across the Sahara on a single charge appeared first on Electrek. Land Rover and BMW, take note.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Aptera has confirmed that it plans to use Tesla’s charge connector, now known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), in its upcoming solar electric car. The post Aptera says it will use Tesla’s charge connector in its solar electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 20, 2021

And the Lightyear One solar car is coming from the factory that built the Fisker Karma. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. There’s a second, more affordable electric truck coming to the GMC brand after the Hummer EV models. Volvo’s first EV-exclusive design has a price tag.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 23, 2022

As the UK cools from record temperatures in excess of 40oC, 3ti, the UK’s leading designer, installer, funder and operator of Solar Car Parks (SCPs), has provided a very timely and fitting reminder of the significant power of the sun and how it can be put to more positive effect on the environment.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Squad solar electric city car is launching in the US, and it starts at $6,250. The post Squad solar electric city car is coming to the US for $6,250 appeared first on Electrek. Is it just a golf cart or actually a new and useful product?

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Electrek

JULY 17, 2023

Tesla has officially launched its new ‘Charge on Solar’ feature to let its electric car owners charge their vehicles with sunshine. more… The post Tesla launches ‘Charge on Solar’ to charge your cars with sunshine appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Today we name our five Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2023 finalists. need for a low-speed solar city car? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai and Kia EVs may soon be getting a range boost from silicon carbide tech. And is there a U.S.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 11, 2022

It will soon be possible to get a solar-charging EV in the U.S. The Squad Solar City Car is the product of Dutch firm Squad Mobility, which was founded in 2019. for just $6,250—with a catch. Unveiled last May, it uses sunlight to recharge its battery pack.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When people think of a solar-powered car, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a solar racecar, the kind built in a garage by university students. While they look cool in some ways, they are only barely cars. With no creature comforts, no room for more than one driver, and no room for […]

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Solar cars can contribute to decarbonisation targets, reducing carbon dioxide emissions associated with electricity generation. The post What is the potential of solar cars? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The Munich-based solar mobility OEM Sono Motors has announced the achievement of reaching 20,000 private reservations of its Sion, with an average down-payment of about €2,000 net.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Electric cars are clean, but solar-powered electric cars are much cleaner. For years, many electric car drivers have been charging up with solar power at home, but solar-powered charging away from home is a bit more challenging.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Aptera Motors, makers of “the world’s first Solar Electric Vehicle”, has raised $US33 million by allowing interested early adopters reserve one of the first 2,000 vehicle production slots. The post Aptera raises $US33m by allocating first production slots for three-wheel solar car appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

MAY 8, 2023

Nearly 70 years ago, the idea of a viable solar car concept was introduced to the world in Chicago, Illinois. more… The post Solar powered cars: A 70 year-old idea that has yet to reach its full potential appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 21, 2023

It ain’t easy being an electric car startup, and it’s even less easy if you’re doing something more exotic, like trying to sell a solar-powered car.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The Sion solar-powered car from Sono Motors will not go into production, but the company's solar technology will live on.

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