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Lightyear Announces Launch Of World's First Production-Ready Solar Car

Later this year, a Dutch company will begin delivering the world's first production-ready solar vehicle to clients, offering months of charge-free driving in summer weather. Lightyear is producing vehicles with curved solar panels on the hood and roof. The automobile can travel for up to two months in rainy areas, based on an average commute of 35 kilometers per day. It might last up to seven months in sunny countries.  

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 - 03:25 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Solar Energy, Solar Car, Lightyear, Car, dutch company

Courtesy: Business Standard

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World's 1st Solar Vehicle Likely To Be Launch In 5 Years: Lightyear

Solar vehicle maker Lightyear, on December 19, signed a contract with LeasePlan, a car service company. It will reserve 5,000 units for production in 2024-2025. Lightyear will undergo production of it's first solar vehicle named 'Lightyear One' in 2022, which will be the world's first range solar electrical vehicle. The new models is going to be available at an affordable prices (€30, 000) in European and US markets. 

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 - 09:34 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Solar Electric Vehicle, Lightyear, agreement, World's Solar Car, European Market