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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 08 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 03 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 05 July 2022
21:08 News 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 01 July 2022
14:08 News 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 01 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 04 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
Concept Cars Humble Motors unveils electric SUV with solar roof

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

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
Official Singing surfer uses Nissan Leaf tech to record charity single

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 Toyota tests Prius PHV with 860-w solar charging system

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
Manufacturing / Production Bentley adds UK's largest solar farm to its Crewe factory

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

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

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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