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Tesla reveals interesting solar trailer in Germany, probably won’t build it
It’s basically just a small trailer with solar panels that can be extended outward to generate plenty of electricity.
By
Brian Potter
05 July 2022
21:08
News
Fully Charged drives the Lightyear 0 solar car for the first time
It used to be known as the Lightyear One, but the final production model is known as the Zero.
By
Brian Potter
01 July 2022
14:08
News
Video: Lightyear 0 solar electric car first look
What's the solar-powered EV like in the flesh?
By
Brian Potter
27 June 2022
Official
Lightyear 0 production solar EV unveiled as improved Lightyear One
Lightyear has made significant styling changes inside and out and has announced the final specifications.
By
Brian Potter
13 June 2022
Technology
Suzuki develops tech to recycle lithium batteries into streetlights
Japan-only for now, but it also plans to publicly share its research to fuel further development.
By
Brian Potter
27 May 2022
15:28
Lifestyle
UK: This fantastic solar-powered campervan is a glimpse into the future
Its big pop-out solar array can produce up to 4 kW of electricity on a sunny day, granting up to 124 miles / 200 km extra range.
By
Brian Potter
17 May 2022
00:53
Races and Chases
Watch Aptera Motors' solar EV blow away Tesla Model 3 in drag race
The futuristic three-wheeler also comes out ahead of an Audi R8 by a very slim margin.
By
Brian Potter
18 February 2022
Range / Efficiency
Lightyear One solar EV boasts remarkable high speed efficiency
Lightyear recently carried out high speed efficiency testing at 130 km/h or 80.8 mph.
By
Brian Potter
01 February 2022
Official
€30,000 Lightyear Two solar EV coming in 2025 with tiny battery
It promises to offer twice the range of a similarly-priced BEV and require five times less charging.
By
Brian Potter
17 December 2021
Concept Cars
Mercedes-Benz Sustaineer Concept is the solar delivery van of the future
It has a massive solar cell on the roof that can add thousands of miles a year in range.
By
Brian Potter
28 October 2021
Technology
Fully Charged checks out the Sono solar car and loves it
This small German startup is close to doing what the established automotive don't seem interested in doing: meaningful solar charging.
By
Brian Potter
04 October 2021
00:32
Lifestyle
Solar-powered Stella Vita camper has pop-up roof, pop-out panels
It can travel up to 453 miles on a sunny day.
By
Anthony Alaniz
17 September 2021
Concept Cars
Humble Motors unveils electric SUV with solar roof
"We're trying to build the world's first solar-powered SUVs."
By
Mark Kane
29 March 2021
Green
Fully Charged shows how quickly Tesla Powerwall reacts to a power cut
Since the home is secured from the power supply outages, it's time for experiments.
By
Mark Kane
11 June 2020
Patents
Ford patents solar charging cocoon for its electric car: Will it be sold?
The guys from MachEClub.com found the patent drawings and shared them with us.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
19 May 2020
Official
Singing surfer uses Nissan Leaf tech to record charity single
Recording equipment used for Alan Stokes' new single was powered by Nissan Leaf batteries.
By
Dominik Wilde
23 January 2020
Green
UK home with Tesla Powerwall solar system prevents power outages
Electric car, home solar installation and an energy storage system that all complement each other.
By
Mark Kane
16 December 2019
Technology
Remember the solar road in France? It was a disaster
Noisy, fragile and inefficient are the words used to describe the experience.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
16 August 2019
Green
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and its solar roof make global debut
Six hours of daily charging the roof will result in enough electricity for an extra 808 miles per year.
By
Adrian Padeanu
22 July 2019
Green
Toyota tests Prius PHV with 860-w solar charging system
A few more solar panels and people may start to believe in the "self-charging hybrid" slogan
By
Mark Kane
07 July 2019
Teasers
Fisker drops new teasers of its electric SUV
The model will feature a full-length solar roof.
By
Anthony Karr
19 June 2019
Manufacturing / Production
Bentley adds UK's largest solar farm to its Crewe factory
It'll cover a quarter of the company's total power consumption.
By
Dominik Wilde
12 April 2018
Technology
Audi creates Tesla-rivalling household battery system
Smart Energy Network uses solar power to reduce reliance on mains electricity.
By
James Fossdyke
24 January 2018
Green
Nissan will sell you solar panels to go with your Leaf
The Japanese car maker has conquered the EV market, now it's moving on to energy.
By
Dominik Wilde
23 January 2018
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