Aptera has had quite the journey in bringing solar electric vehicles to reality in the US. the company has moved to a new 80,000-sq.-foot facility slightly north in Carlsbad, California, where
Sono Motors Unveils Production Design of Its ''Sion'' Solar-Electric Passenger Car And ''Solar Bus Kit'' For Public Transportation Fleets. MUNICH, Germany, 25 July 2022 – Sono Motors (subsidiary to "Sono Group N.V.", NASDAQ: SEV), the company that is pioneering solar-powered mobility, today held its first "Celebrate the Sun
In-Wheel Motors. The reconstituted Aptera moves the electric drive out to the hubs, to free up onboard space and to allow for torque vectoring. The small 50-kW (67-hp) Elaphe wheel motors shouldn
Our vehicle-applied solar solutions help to partially cover the energy and refrigeration needs of reefer trucks and large trailers (13+ meters) with renewable energy. This prolongs operating hours and reduces the risk of
Lightyear is a high-tech company developing long-range solar electric vehicles (SEVs) that help tackle the climate crisis. The Paris Agreement states that at least 20% of all road vehicles need to be electrically driven by 2030, and we''re working hard to make this goal a
From Gridlock to Green — How Solar Electric Vehicles can help achieve a zero-emission future. 2 min reading > Blog. Earth Day 2023 — The beauty of efficiency in nature. 4 min reading > News. We decided to fully focus on
This month, six years of innovation came to a crescendo on the global stage as we launched the world''s first production-ready solar car. On 9 June, Lightyear 0 was unveiled in an online global premiere. Here, we showcased our final design, the car''s unique specifications and revolutionary capabilities. The core technologies that make
Integrated solar panels can extend Sion''s range and reduce charging frequency. NEW YORK, 11 October 2022 – Sono Motors (NASDAQ: SEV), the Munich, Germany-based company pioneering solar mobility, today kicked off its "Celebrate the Change" U.S. tour in New York City with the debut of its solar electric vehicle (SEV),
The Sono Sion, which is expected to begin production in Europe in mid-2023, is priced starting at just $25,000. Its battery has a 190-mile range, and while the car also has 465 integrated solar
This $25,000 car helps decide if solar is the next big thing in electric cars. Brian Cooley Editor at Large Brian Cooley is CNET''s Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995.
Then in 2019, the original founders Chris Anthony and Steve Fambro re-formed Aptera Motors Corp. with a crowdfunding campaign aimed at building a solar-powered electric car billed as "the world''s
Recognizing an opportunity, in 2019 our founders relaunched Aptera as a solar electric vehicle (sEV) brand. Our goal is to build lightweight and aerodynamic vehicles powered by the sun that are able to handle most daily driving needs completely off the grid. We launched in late 2019 and have 40,000+ reservations from customers in 100+ countries.
Uusikaupunki, Finland, November 30, 2022 – Lightyear, the Dutch high-tech company developing the world''s first solar-electric car, writes history by officially commencing production of its first vehicle, Lightyear 0, at Valmet Automotive''s facility in Finland. The company plans on producing one car a week and gradually scaling up its
Our vehicles are some of the safest in the world. After safety, our goal is to make every Tesla the most fun you could possibly have in a vehicle. We build features that make being in your vehicle more enjoyable—from gaming to movies, easter eggs and more. With over-the-air software updates, we regularly introduce features at the push of a
Inside Sono Motors'' family-friendly $25,000 solar EV. Sono Motors, the company building an electric vehicle that''s partially powered by the sun, debuted its flagship Sion in New York City this
In China, a company called Hanergy presented a solar-powered vehicle called the Solar-R back in 2016. While the main feature of the vehicle was to run off energy entirely from the Sun, Hanergy
The mobility startup is based in San Diego, California, and specializes in solar electric vehicles (SEVs). After an attempt to bring its Aptera 2 Series to the masses in the mid-2000s, the company
Back in 2019, they unveiled the Lightyear One, an electric sedan with integrated solar cells that help push the range to 450 miles (725 km) based on the WLTP cycle. The Lightyear One, like most
Aptera Motors CEOs Chris Anthony, left, and Steve Fambro with the three-wheel Aptera solar electric vehicle at the company''s production design facility in San Diego. LEFT: A sun-powered car, one
German company Sono Motors, Southern California-based Aptera Motors, and Dutch company Lightyear are all producing electric vehicles with
Vayve Mobility a Pune Maharashtra-based startup company unveiled India''s first solar-powered electric car, named ''Eva'' at the Auto Expo 2023. The car is said to be completely powered by solar energy, with the ability to run up to 250 kilometers on a single charge. The car is equipped with a 14 kWh battery that can be charged through
Jun 10, 2022, 9:27 AM PDT. EV startup Lightyear revealed its first solar-powered electric vehicle, dubbed Lightyear 0, at an event this week in the Netherlands. The vehicle, which Lightyear
Germany company Sono Motors says it will bring a solar-powered electric vehicle to market in Europe in mid-2023. Sono has brought the car, called the Sion, on a tour throughout the U.S., in
This reduces drag, or the force of air flowing against the motion of the vehicle. Aptera is curved at the nose, wide along the sides and tapered toward the trunk — like a small, speedy aircraft. To build the most efficient vehicle, we had to reimagine the shape of transportation. Drag coefficients, a measure of the amount of resistance an
Germany company Sono Motors says it will bring a solar-powered electric vehicle to market in Europe in mid-2023. Sono has brought the car, called the Sion, on a tour throughout the U.S., in
Sono Motors, the company building an electric vehicle that''s partially powered by the sun, debuted its flagship Sion in New York City this week as part of a multi-city tour throughout the U.S.
Sion is a hybrid electric vehicle made by German startup Sono Motors that charges itself using solar energy. The 248 solar cells integrated into its body mean it can be self-sufficient in driving
The company intends to start delivering the car, which it describes as "the world''s first production-ready vehicle", in November at a cost of €250,000 (£215,000). Lightyear 0 is an electric and