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Green VW ID. Buzz Green: More range with a solar roof

VW ID. Buzz Green: More range with a solar roof

This retro bus focusses on sustainability and recycled materials. We were able to take a closer look at it at the GTI Fan Fest
By Brian Potter 1 August 2024
Technology Perovskite printed solar panels with record efficiency

Perovskite printed solar panels with record efficiency

Developed by an international group of scientists, they can be produced on a large scale and cut costs.
By Brian Potter 23 March 2024
01:16 Records This beefy solar-powered truck has set an altitude record for EVs

This beefy solar-powered truck has set an altitude record for EVs

It reached 6,500 metres above sea level.
By Brian Potter 15 December 2023
Green Tesla battery energy storage deployment hit new record in Q3 2023

Tesla battery energy storage deployment hit new record in Q3 2023

However, solar deployment collapsed.
By Brian Potter 24 October 2023
Industry Tesla Gigafactory Berlin drone video shows V4 Superchargers with solar roof

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin drone video shows V4 Superchargers with solar roof

The brand’s European manufacturing facility is also undergoing a lot of construction work.
By Brian Potter 17 August 2023
Technology Say goodbye to range anxiety with this solar-powered electric scooter

Say goodbye to range anxiety with this solar-powered electric scooter

Assuming the weather cooperates, the S80 Solar Scooter never needs to be plugged in.
By Enrico Punsalang 2 July 2023
01:40 Lifestyle Living Vehicle HD caravan has more solar power than many houses

Living Vehicle HD caravan has more solar power than many houses

The HD travel trailer can go completely off-grid in complete comfort.
By Brian Potter 12 April 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning VW ID. Buzz gets solar roof panels from ABT for extra range

VW ID. Buzz gets solar roof panels from ABT for extra range

Alternatively, the energy from the sun could power the onboard fridge in the camper version.
By Brian Potter 7 April 2023
Industry Sono Motors Sion gets crash tested, proves its solar panels are safe

Sono Motors Sion gets crash tested, proves its solar panels are safe

The polymer-based panels that cover the entire body didn’t turn into splinters.
By Brian Potter 8 February 2023
Green SEMA: Optima reveals Rivian overland builds capable of recharging in the wild

SEMA: Optima reveals Rivian overland builds capable of recharging in the wild

The custom R1S and R1T both come with Optima Power Station trailers capable of Level 2 charging.
By Brian Potter 3 November 2022
Manufacturing / Production Sono Motors receives order for 12,600 Sion Solar EVs from FINN

Sono Motors receives order for 12,600 Sion Solar EVs from FINN

The Munich-based car subscription service had already reserved 5,500 Sion EVs in 2020 and is now expanding the order.
By Brian Potter 15 September 2022
00:30 Lifestyle Bowlus Volterra is an electric caravan that can charge your EV

Bowlus Volterra is an electric caravan that can charge your EV

The luxury caravan ditches propane for big batteries and lots of solar power.
By Brian Potter 22 August 2022
Green Tesla reveals interesting solar trailer in Germany, probably won’t build it

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 5 July 2022
21:08 Fully Charged drives the Lightyear 0 solar car for the first time

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 1 July 2022
14:08 Video: Lightyear 0 solar electric car first look

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 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

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

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

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 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 1 February 2022
Official €30,000 Lightyear Two solar EV coming in 2025 with tiny battery

€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

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

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 4 October 2021
00:32 Lifestyle Solar-powered Stella Vita camper has pop-up roof, pop-out panels

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
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