article thumbnail

Solar vehicle fans rejoice: Aptera begins solar-cell production

Teslarati

Aptera has announced today that it has begun producing solar cells for its upcoming hyper-efficient EV. A critical part of Aptera’s hyper-efficient vehicle design is the implementation of solar cells that cover the vehicle. The video also highlights some of the design goals Aptera set for its solar design.

Aptera 94
article thumbnail

Zevo targets 50% solar-powered EVs in logistics sector by end of FY25 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The start-up is currently working on opening its solar powered charging facilities in Delhi, and then diversifying into other metropolitan cities in the coming months. The company aims to charge its electric fleet through the solar energy.

Solar 52
article thumbnail

Tesla’s Solar Roof and Solar Panels to be sold exclusively with Powerwall batteries

Teslarati

In recent comments on Twitter, Elon Musk announced that Tesla’s Solar Roof and traditional solar panels would now be sold only as an integrated product with the Powerwall, the company’s popular residential battery system. Solar power will feed exclusively to Powerwall.

Solar 145
article thumbnail

Lightyear 0 production suspended, company turns focus to next-gen model

Teslarati

Lightyear, a leader in solar electric vehicles, has announced that it will be suspending the production of its first-generation car, the Lightyear 0, to focus on its net-gen affordable offering. However, the company will now suspend production of that vehicle as it focuses on its first mass-market offering, the Lightyear 2.

article thumbnail

Lightyear locks in €81 million from InvestNL to produce solar-powered car

Teslarati

Lightyear, the company introducing the solar-powered EV the Lightyear 0, has acquired €81 million in investment to aid production and development costs. ” But with the ever-increasing competition in the EV space, especially in Europe, the company will need to deliver sooner rather than later. Credit: Lightyear.

Solar 89
article thumbnail

In-Home Solar: How Many Panels to Fully Charge Your EV?

Setec Powerr

As electric vehicles gain traction and renewable energy rises in prominence, an increasing number of drivers are contemplating the shift to solar power for charging their vehicles. Solar energy is not just a clean power source; it represents a self-sufficient lifestyle. Kia Soul EV 64 243 26.3 Chevrolet Bolt EV 60 238 25.3

Solar 52
article thumbnail

3 Oil Majors That Bet Big On Renewables

Green Car Congress

An analysis of near-term spending plans on renewables by the biggest oil and gas companies shows that real investments in renewable energy will continue to pale in comparison to capex plans for greenfield fossil fuel projects. Let this sink in: In 2018, Big Oil spent less than 1% of its combined budget on green energy projects. 2 Total SA.

Oil 418