Teslarati

APRIL 30, 2024

Hyundai Motor will use solar energy to power its Georgia Metaplant, which is still under construction. South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group signed a 15-year power agreement with Spain’s Matrix Renewables to power the electric vehicle (EV) plant. The agreement will run from 2025 through 2040. Despite discussing a slowdown in U.S.

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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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Green Car Reports

MARCH 6, 2024

Startup vehicle maker Aptera said it has begun production-intent builds on the body for its three-wheel solar EV, although the timeline for actual deliveries might not be quite as bright as it sounds In a video address accompanying the update, CEO Steve Fambro noted that Aptera chose Italy’s CPC Group for its “incredible ability” (..)

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 4, 2022

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.

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Teslarati

APRIL 18, 2024

of an Argentine solar power producer to increase its self-sufficiency in its operations. The legacy automaker invested $100 million in 360 Energy Solar. Stellantis hopes to develop new solar plants, install large-scale solar storage systems, and produce hydrogen energy through the partnership. Stellantis acquired 49.5%

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Illinois Solar Education Association (ISEA) does, too, and this year you have a chance to. Enter to Win A New Rivian Electric Vehicle From The Illinois Solar Education Association appeared first on CleanTechnica. Don’t you love raffles? continued] The post It’s Raffle Time!

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 16, 2024

Infinite Mobility, a Norwegian startup, is developing electric cargo bikes with onboard solar panels that could potentially power a full day’s worth of riding just by parking them in the sun. A production version of a full-sized solar-powered EV is still probably years away, and even the smaller EVs with.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 9, 2024

Dried fruits grower has gone electric with its off-road farm vehicles, saving more than $10,000 in fuel costs, and making logistics a lot easier. The post Dried fruit grower saves $10,000 with electric four wheel drives, solar and battery appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2024

Electric cars and solar panels from China will be hit with higher tariffs by the Biden administration this week. The post Biden To Set 100% Tariff On Electric Cars Made In China — Solar Panels May Be Next appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

APRIL 22, 2024

Just weeks after announcing plans to showcase its solar EV technology to the public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startup Aptera Motors is taking things a step further.

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Electrek

JANUARY 16, 2024

Star-crossed startup Lightyear has finally thrown in the towel on attempting to bring its long-promised solar EVs to market – at least one donning its own badge and design language. more… The post Lightyear shelves solar EV plans, hires executives to spearhead solar systems for other OEMs appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 8, 2024

Sacramento, California — In just the last three days, California has seen two firsts related to zero-emission vehicles: the nation’s first solar-powered electric truck charging depot and Amazon’s largest electric truck fleet in any country.

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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

JULY 12, 2023

The two biggest clean technology trends we cover here on CleanTechnica are the solar power revolution (solar PV adoption) and the electric vehicle revolution (EV adoption).

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Electrek

JULY 8, 2022

As several companies across the globe move closer to delivering scaled production of solar EVs , a team in China has taken sustainable transportation a step further by creating a solar vehicle that runs entirely on energy from the sun. Introducing the Tianjin solar car.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 15, 2023

Yesterday, we heard from Electrify America about a cool new project that just went online: a solar power plant that puts enough renewable energy into the grid to more than make up for its EV charging sessions. Details On The Deal Electrify America has commenced commercial operation of the new 75 MW Electrify America Solar […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 22, 2024

More food, less pollution: US firm has a plan to decarbonize refrigeration units for electric trucks with rooftop solar panels. The post Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks With Solar Panels Are Here For Your Food appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 20, 2024

continued] The post Is There Really “Structural Overcapacity” of EVs & Solar that “the World Cannot Absorb”? The loudest call came from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, who said “China continues to massively support its. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Ahead of its public display at the Adventure Van Expo in Oregon this weekend, EV specialist Maxwell Vehicles announced it has teamed up with premium van-builder Rossmönster to create a purpose-built electric camper that fans of this site are going to eat up. Check it out.

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Electrek

APRIL 26, 2023

WAEV, the maker of the popular GEM neighborhood electric vehicle, has just announced a new solar panel option that turns the roof of its EVs into a convenient energy source. more… The post GEM adds solar panel option to its popular low speed electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 24, 2024

Tootbus, the world’s first low-emissions sightseeing bus company, has secured approval for plans to install roof-mounted solar panels on their Wandsworth depot, working in collaboration with electric fleet solutions provider VEV.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 15, 2024

Clark is an electrician who travels to remote solar farms in the Darling Downs region on a weekly basis from his home in Brisbane. continued] The post How To Not Die In The Bush In Tesla Model 3 (Installing Solar Farms) — 5 Lessons For Dummies appeared first on CleanTechnica. It is a vast, diverse country that demands total respect.

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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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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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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 7, 2024

The Solar Scooters Solar E-Clipse 2.0 continued] The post The Solar E-Clipse 2.0 packs a lot of power into a lightweight package, making for a quick and nimble ride both on- and off-road. With a top speed of up to 60 mph capable from its 10kW (peak) motor, and a potential range of up to 70 miles.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 18, 2023

With that, the company has a new go-to mobility partner for corporate clients and consumers to experience solar-electric mobility in Arval’s key markets in Europe. The grand total of […] The post Arval pre-orders 10,000 Lightyear 2 solar-powered electric vehicles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Tesla has been gradually deploying a massive set of solar panels on the roof of its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, set to be the world’s largest upon completion, according to one person from the company. When it’s complete, Grant says, the system will be the world’s largest solar rooftop installation, with roughly 30 megawatts of power. “We

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 7, 2024

Of course, [continued] The post Inflation Reduction Act Giving Solar Power & Electric Cars Big Boost appeared first on CleanTechnica. I think the Inflation Reduction Act is one of the most under-appreciated pieces of legislation in American history.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A recent video by Aptera tells us not only that its vehicle-mounted solar panels are in production, but gives us some clues about the journey to get to this point. It wasn’t easy, and certainly wasn’t just a matter of slapping some panels on the outside of the car. As pointed out in the beginning […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This solar powered electric car from Aptera could succeed where others have failed, now that autocycles are trending again. The post The Solar Electric Car That Looks Like An Airplane Is Almost Ready For Takeoff appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Tesla has confirmed that its energy division has completed more than 500,000 solar panel and Solar Roof installations, which was equal to about 4 GW of clean energy. The update bodes well for Tesla’s solar installations, as it suggests that Tesla Energy is growing, albeit at a deliberate pace.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 28, 2024

Solar Power in the USA: California, the largest US solar market by far, has thrown the solar industry into. continued] The post 5 Million US Solar Installations, Low Tesla Model Y Interest Rates, New Electric Cars — Top Cleantech News appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

EVs and solar panels go together like peanut butter and jelly. One thing I’ve noticed in the eight years since starting Evolve KY, Kentucky’s non-profit electric vehicle group, is that typically those with EVs want rooftop solar and those with solar want an EV.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Following the teasing of interior images of the gamma version of its upcoming solar electric vehicle (SEV) last month, Aptera officially debuted the full prototype in front of a crowd in San Diego at Fully Charged Live. gamma now marks Aptera’s biggest milestone as it approaches SEV production in 2023.

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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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Bikli Waligaadi

AUGUST 8, 2022

About Sono Motors and it’s mission The Sono Motors (subsidiary to “Sono Group”) is pioneering solar-powered mobility. The post The world’s first affordable Solar Electric Vehicle – The Sion appeared first on Electric Vehicles_(India). The company was.

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