Lightyear previews $40K everyman solar EV with 500 miles of range

Boasting an ultra-efficient design worth nearly 400 miles (644 km) of range, an integrated solar array large enough to charge in over 40 miles (64 km) a day, and the lowest drag coefficient out there, the Lightyear 0 might just be the world’s most impr… Continue reading Lightyear previews $40K everyman solar EV with 500 miles of range

Solar-powered car claims new EV speed record over 1,000 km

An engineering team in Australia working at the cutting edge of electric vehicle design have laid claim to a new world record. The University of New South Wales Sydney’s (UNSW) Sunswift 7 solar-powered car recently took to a testing circuit where it co… Continue reading Solar-powered car claims new EV speed record over 1,000 km

Lux electric RV cat hits the water on way to sea-glamping adventure

When we looked at the Swedish-designed Pol Lux earlier this year, it was still in the rendering stages. We weren’t sure the unconventional vessel would even make it further than that, but half a year later, it’s out touring and testing on the water. Th… Continue reading Lux electric RV cat hits the water on way to sea-glamping adventure

Aptera Gamma prototype SEV makes public debut in San Diego

We’ve been following an automotive startup’s journey to get its three-wheeled solar-electric vehicle on the road for more than 15 years, and now the latest teardrop-shaped Aptera prototype has made its public debut in San Diego.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Aptera Gamma prototype SEV makes public debut in San Diego

Remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches are now solar-powered

Why design robots from scratch when nature has already done a lot of the hard work for us? That’s the reasoning behind cyborg insects, and now scientists have found a way to make remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches more advanced, by powering them usin… Continue reading Remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches are now solar-powered

Remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches are now solar-powered

Why design robots from scratch when nature has already done a lot of the hard work for us? That’s the reasoning behind cyborg insects, and now scientists have found a way to make remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches more advanced, by powering them usin… Continue reading Remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches are now solar-powered

adidas self-charging sports headphones embrace plug-free life

Sporting brand adidas has become the latest company to employ Powerfoyle solar-charging technology to keep the wireless music playing. The RPT-02 SOL wireless headphones have also been made using post-consumer recycled plastic.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading adidas self-charging sports headphones embrace plug-free life

Solar facade designed to exceed office building’s electricity needs

Australian firm Kennon has revealed plans for an ambitious new project in Melbourne. Named 550 Spencer, the eight-story office building will produce more electricity than it requires using a cutting-edge solar facade made up of 1,182 solar panels.Conti… Continue reading Solar facade designed to exceed office building’s electricity needs

Sono reveals final production design for Sion solar-electric family car

After building 37 series-validation prototypes and kicking off a comprehensive testing program, German automotive startup Sono Motors has now revealed the final production design for the upcoming Sion solar-electric passenger car, plus a solar add-on k… Continue reading Sono reveals final production design for Sion solar-electric family car

Lightyear 0 production solar car could run for months without charging

Dutch company Lightyear has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first production-ready solar car. The Lightyear 0 is a family sedan with 5 sq m (53.8 sq ft) of solar panels built in, capable of generating up to 70 km (44 miles) of charge-free drivin… Continue reading Lightyear 0 production solar car could run for months without charging