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  Solar Car With Power and LIDAR                                                   Source:  Polestar 5 Automotive Innovation & Breakthrough Tech from Sweden Sweden-based solar car company Polestar has unveiled its newest prototype car, Polestar 5, that pumps out nearly 700 hp and features LIDAR.  Here are the key tech facts: 4-door GT sedan that is all-electric and solar powered Highly advanced, LIDAR, 3-D laser scanning developed by Luminar, which is cuttting-edge tech for levels of semi-autonomous driving 800 volt powertrain architecture with 2 electric motors delivering 664 lb-ft of torque and 873 hp Designed to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds Lightweight, bonded, strong aluminum body designed for maximum aerodynamics, efficiency and range Polestar 5 is more powerful than a Porsche Taycan Turbo S in hp Polestar 5 is going into production for sale in 2024 Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar 4 crossover will be available to the public before Polestar 5 Polestar is strategically e

  Solar Car With Power and LIDAR                                                   Source:  Polestar 5 Automotive Innovation & Breakthrough Tech from Sweden Sweden-based solar car company Polestar has unveiled its newest prototype car, Polestar 5, that pumps out nearly 700 hp and features LIDAR.  Here are the key tech facts: 4-door GT sedan that is all-electric and solar powered Highly advanced, LIDAR, 3-D laser scanning developed by Luminar, which is cuttting-edge tech for levels of semi-autonomous driving 800 volt powertrain architecture with 2 electric motors delivering 664 lb-ft of torque and 873 hp Designed to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds Lightweight, bonded, strong aluminum body designed for maximum aerodynamics, efficiency and range Polestar 5 is more powerful than a Porsche Taycan Turbo S in hp Polestar 5 is going into production for sale in 2024 Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar 4 crossover will be available to the public before Polestar 5 Polestar is strategically e

  Solar Car Going into Production                                             Source:  Aptera  Long Range, Relatively Inexpensive & Revolutionary California-based startup Aptera is bringing into production a revolutionary, 3-wheel, solar-powered electric car with very long range and the potential, according to some automotive experts, to create a new industry.  Here are the pertinent facts: Aptera's solar-powered, 3-wheel EV, called Launch Edition, delivers 400 miles on a single charge with its initial, 42 kwh battery Some automotive experts believe this 3-wheel car is such an innovative breakthrough vehicle, that it will create a brand new automotive genre and industry Relatively inexpensive at $33,200 and is expected to attract young consumers and people on a limited budget as big buyers Claims to be the world's most efficient solar electric vehicle Equipped with DC fast charging that will roll-out at 40 to 60 kWh of DC fast charging and then a 100 kWh version Aptera is d

  Aptera's Launch Edition with 3-Wheels Source:  Aptera  Long Range, Relatively Inexpensive & Revolutionary California-based startup Aptera is bringing into production a revolutionary, 3-wheel, solar-powered electric car with very long range and the potential, according to some automotive experts, to create a new industry.  Here are the pertinent facts: Aptera's solar-powered, 3-wheel EV, called Launch Edition, delivers 400 miles on a single charge with its initial, 42 kwh battery Some automotive experts believe this 3-wheel car is such an innovative breakthrough vehicle, that it will create a brand new automotive genre and industry Relatively inexpensive at $33,200 and is expected to attract young consumers and people on a limited budget as big buyers Claims to be the world's most efficient solar electric vehicle Equipped with DC fast charging that will roll-out at 40 to 60 kWh of DC fast charging and then a 100 kWh version Aptera is developing a 1,000 mile range versi

  Squad Mobility's Inexpensive Squad Car: $6,250                                                Source: Squad Mobility World's First Solar City Car  Netherlands-based Squad Mobility's $6,250 solar electric car will start selling in the United States in 2023.  It is also available in Europe. The Squad is a fresh and inexpensive solution to driving green with zero emissions.  For many consumers it may provide an alternative and answer their concern over the high cost of buying a solar electric car, some of which exceed $100,000. Squad calls the vehicle the world's first solar city car.   US Interest The Dutch company says it has particularly strong interest in the vehicle from groups in the US.  The demand is coming from inner cities, hotels, resorts, tourist destinations, senior communities, college campuses and ride sharing platforms. Such locations and destinations host a lot of short distance travel, and the Squad is offering an innovative, compact and emissions free

  Germany' Sono Motors' Sion Solar Car                                                   Source:  Sono Motors Priced Just About Right at $25,497 Germany's Sono Motors has a solar-powered SEV that is very close to production.  In fact, it is so close, the company says that it will start production in mid-2023 and it can be bought at a price starting at $25,497.  The Sono Sion is a unique solar vehicle.  There are solar panels on every flat surface of the EV, even on the fenders.  Most solar cars have the solar panels just on the roof.  The pictures show the production ready version of the SEV (solar electric vehicle) from the updated design.  The vehicle is very sleek and has advanced technologies.  The Sion is dedicated to "Celebrating the Sun". German Solar Startup With Lots of Ideas Sono was founded in the Munich area in 2016 in a garage by two friends Laurin Hahn and Jona Christian.  They are diligently working to move the company forward and appear to be hitti

  Germany' Sono Motors' Sion Solar Car                                                                                           Source:  Sono Motors Priced Just About Right at $25,497 Germany's Sono Motors has a solar-powered SEV that is very close to production.  In fact, it is so close, the company says that it will start production in mid-2023 and it can be bought at a price starting at $25,497.  The Sono Sion is a unique solar vehicle, and it may be the world's most affordable solar car.  There are solar panels on every flat surface of the EV, even on the fenders.  Most solar cars have the solar panels just on the roof.  The pictures show the production ready version of the SEV (solar electric vehicle) from the updated design.  The vehicle is very sleek and has advanced technologies.  The Sion is dedicated to "Celebrating the Sun". German Solar Startup With Lots of Ideas Sono was founded in the Munich area in 2016 in a garage by two friends Laurin Hahn an

  Aptera's Very Advanced Solar Electric Vehicles                                                  Source:  Aptera Driving on Sunshine and Three Wheels San Diego, CA-based Aptera Motors has a new solar-powered car that looks like a spaceship that just landed from Mars.  But this is a highly advanced solar-electric powered vehicle that can double as a camper.  The vehicle runs on three wheels and gets a range of 1,000 miles on a charge along with a daily 40 miles extra range from the Sun.  Given the astronomical price of gas, it may be well worth the investment.  You'd be driving on sunshine instead of $7/gallon carbon polluting gasoline.  For Aptera Motors, they're time may have come. Going Camping What is so very cool about the Aptera is that it can be configured as a camper.  The trunk space is large and it can be converted into a covered tent for campers.  The vehicle itself can serve as a charging station for electronic devices.  It's a very innovative, green and unu

  Aptera's Very Advanced Solar Electric Vehicles                                                  Source:  Aptera Driving on Sunshine and Three Wheels San Diego, CA-based Aptera Motors has a new solar-powered car that looks like a spaceship that just landed from Mars.  But this is a highly advanced solar-electric powered vehicle that can double as a camper.  The vehicle runs on three wheels and gets a range of 1,000 miles on a charge along with a daily 40 miles extra range from the Sun.  Given the astronomical price of gas, it may be well worth the investment.  You'd be driving on sunshine instead of $7/gallon carbon polluting gasoline.  For Aptera Motors, they're time may have come. Going Camping What is so very cool about the Aptera is that it can be configured as a camper.  The trunk space is large and it can be converted into a covered tent for campers.  The vehicle itself can serve as a charging station for electronic devices.  It's a very innovative, green and unu

  SEV With Dozens of Innovative Technologies                                                       Source:  Tianjin Tianjin Is Solely Powered by the Sun China just unveiled its first, fully solar powered car.  The vehicle, called Tianjin, was developed by a group of 42 companies and 3 universities.  The solar electric vehicle (SEV) is said to encompass 47 new technological innovations, including Level 4-plus autonomous driving.  It has been tested up to a range of 47 miles on a charge.  It is totally powered by the Sun.  Tianjin was unveiled at the 6th annual World Intelligence Conference in China.  The SEV is expected to be used for transit in urban environments. Tech Specs & Other Details The solar panel system on this SEV is 8.1 sq. meters.  That's much larger than that of the New Lightyear 0 SEV with 5 meters of solar panels.  Some key facts about Tianjin: Seats a driver and 3 passengers Maximum daily power generation from the Sun is 7.6 kWH on sunny days Battery pack with

  SEV With Dozens of Innovative Technologies                                                                                                               Source:  Tianjin Tianjin Is Solely Powered by the Sun China just unveiled its first, fully solar powered car.  The vehicle, called Tianjin, was developed by a group of 42 companies and 3 universities.  The solar electric vehicle (SEV) is said to encompass 47 new technological innovations, including Level 4-plus autonomous driving.  It has been tested up to a range of 47 miles on a charge.  It is totally powered by the Sun.  Tianjin was unveiled at the 6th annual World Intelligence Conference in China.  The SEV is expected to be used for transit in urban environments. Tech Specs & Other Details The solar panel system on this SEV is 8.1 sq. meters.  That's much larger than that of the New Lightyear 0 SEV with 5 meters of solar panels.  Some key facts about Tianjin: Seats a driver and 3 passengers Maximum daily power generation

  Lightyear's 0 - Solar, Long Range, Sustainable                                                       Source:  Lightyear May Be The World's Greenest Car Dutch-based EV startup Lightyear has developed a sleek, solar powered sedan - the 0 - that goes months without needing a recharge.  The 0 is not on the drawing board. It's ready to hit the market at the considerable price of $263,000.00.  The key selling point for the 0 is the range that it delivers through its unique solar-electric system. Lightyear says, for example, the 0 could go 9 months without a recharge in California and at least 2 months without a recharge in the Netherlands.  That is unprecedented performance for any solar car on the market. New Levels of Greenness The 0 is undoubtedly the world's greenest car with multiple levels of greenness.  The vehicle has a smooth, elegantly simple, tear-shaped body.  Instead of side mirrors, there are camaras. The cabin of the vehicle is spacious with very clean, almos