Solar EV That Requires Little Recharging
The Netherlands' SEV Lightyear One Source: Lightyear One Revolutionary Green Driving Technology Experts say that in the future solar EVs (SEV) will need to charge only once a year. A precursor of that green future is the Netherland's Lightyear One SEV. The car can drive for months without needing a recharge. The Dutch company Lightyear has successfully conducted a number of durability test runs which have demonstrated that the current model-prototype can be driven for months without a plug-in. This development is a big boost for the sustainability of solar EVs and provides tremendous flexibility for the driver with no concerns and range anxiety about the frequent need to recharge the SEV. Highly Efficient and Durable Vehicle According to Lightyear, Lightyear One uses only 83 Wh/km. That is three times less than any other EV on the road today. The solar panels on the vehicle's roof and hood charge it at a rate of 12 km per