Solar cars: Lightyears away?

The integration of solar cells and vehicles looks like a sure bet for the future of cars, buses, and trucks. But for startups that have bet on making solar a feature of their electric vehicles (EVs), times are tough, reports pv magazine’s Tristan Rayner.

Issue 03 - 2023 | Take the high road

Lightyear has abandoned its Lightyear 0 vehicle, which it planned to sell for $250,000. It will now focus on the development of its more affordable Lightyear 2 model.

Photo: Lightyear

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