CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The world’s first off-road solar car, Stella Terra, operates more efficiently than initially calculated with a range of approximately 550 kilometers, depending on the terrain.

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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 Congress

MARCH 29, 2021

From 2022 onwards, the company will purchase electricity in Germany which comes exclusively from renewable sources. A green power supply contract ensures the purchase of electricity from renewable energy sources at all times. The electricity generated from this is roughly equivalent to the amount consumed by 65,000 households annually.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The US’s electric micro-car market is rather limited compared to Europe and Asia, but the Dutch company Squad Mobility hopes to change that. The startup has announced that its solar-powered EV is now available for pre-order ahead of US entry.

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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. However, the specifics of electricity flow can be slightly […]

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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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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

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

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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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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2020

The Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Chengdu, the company’s largest in China, is now powered by 100% renewable electricity, taking the company’s global renewable electricity mix in its manufacturing network to 80%. By 2040, Volvo Cars aims to be a climate-neutral company. The new contract addresses the last 30%.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Electrify America is investing $2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. Electrify America is sourcing the chargers from Envision Solar, a San Diego-based sustainable technology company. Each standalone station is equipped with a 4.28-kilowatt

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

German startup Sono Motors plans to launch the Sion solar-assisted electric car, but it's also looking at commercial-vehicle applications for its solar tech. Sono plans.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

One of the common myths about electric vehicle batteries is that they are hard to recycle when they are no. continued] The post New Solar Power & Energy Storage System Uses Former Electric Vehicle Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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

APRIL 29, 2024

China just reached 43% of new car sales being plugin cars! Full electrics (BEVs) accounted for 28% market share. 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!

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 1, 2024

continued] The post 10 Cleantech Stories Not to Miss — Electric Truck Towing, Chinese EV Takeover, Support Solar & Get An EV appeared first on CleanTechnica. There are also a couple of big themes to highlight. Check out the top 10 list below and one bonus story at the end.

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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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Green Car Reports

MAY 22, 2020

In a sea of electric-car startups, Sono Motors has no problem standing out. The Munich-based company aims to build an unpainted plastic-paneled, solar-cell-covered urban hatchback primarily for Europe. And the car will be made with China’s NEVS at.

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EV Box

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Solar panels are generally very reliable for charging electric vehicles at home. Solar panels can help bring down utility bills as well as your carbon footprint – allowing you to recharge your electric car using 100% free, renewable energy. How reliable are solar panels on cloudy days?

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 1, 2023

Electric cars are moving into the mainstream and while it may feel daunting to switch over to an electric vehicle full-time for your daily use, one Dutch couple decided to see what EVs were really capable of. Importantly, they’re trying to do as much of the driving as possible powered by solar.

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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

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The rise of electric vehicles is not just the result of technological advancements, but also the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable way of travel. However, the widespread use of electric vehicles also brings new challenges, especially in terms of charging facilities and power supply.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Lightyear, a startup developing electric solar cars, has announced a significant $110 million round of financing to bring its first vehicle to market. more… The post Lightyear raises $110 million to bring its $170,000 ‘solar’ electric car to market appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

APRIL 17, 2021

If you’re already sold on the many benefits of driving an electric car, then you’re probably in the pro-solar-energy camp as well. You may have even considered the interesting proposition of marrying the two into a solar electric car, charging your EV for free with the sun rays currently cooking your paint job.

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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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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 7, 2021

Startup Sono Motors plans to unveil a prototype of its Sion solar-assisted electric car at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show, leaving it with relatively little time for a previously-discussed start of production in early 2022.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

A new electric solar car project with a living extension and expandable solar panels is giving us a glimpse into what the future might hold for RV/van life. more… The post Electric car with extension and expandable solar offers a glimpse of future RV life appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 16, 2023

Almost 100% of new car sales are now electric car sales. Additionally, 25% of the islanders now use the electric ridesharing service ASTYBUS, which allows them to rent electric cars, electric scooters, and electric bikes. Astypalea, an island in the Agean Sea, is electrifying.

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Electrek

MAY 30, 2022

Aptera announced that it has now received more than 22,000 reservations for its solar-powered electric car, which get to 1,000 miles of range, as it gets closer to production. The post Aptera has more than 22,000 reservations for its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 25, 2021

The all-electric XC90 Recharge will get lidar sensors. And the Sono Sion solar EV is getting a bigger battery before advancing toward production. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We take an up-close look at the Kia EV6—yes, the one with the numbers that rival the Model Y Performance.

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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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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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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

JUNE 21, 2022

Aptera wants to adopt Tesla’s charge connector for its upcoming solar electric car and believes that the entire US EV market should do the same. The post Aptera wants to adopt Tesla’s charge connector for its solar electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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