The Lightyear 0 runs on both solar and electric power, with a stated range of more than 600 miles between charges. Here's how it works.
Lately, there are more new electric cars than seems reasonable. Is there consumer demand for all these electric vehicles? It’s hard to say. Indeed, some electric cars will fall by the wayside. When we let the market decide, consumers opt to spend their money on the things that best suit their needs, and we end up with the best products and services.
Even so, some EVs really stand out; the Lightyear 0 is precisely that kind of electric car. More interested in the F-150 Lightning, Kia EV6, and Hyundai Ioniq 5? We don’t blame... Lately, there are more new electric cars than seems reasonable. Is there consumer demand for all these electric vehicles? It’s hard to say. Indeed, some electric cars will fall by the wayside.
Even so, some EVs really stand out; the Lightyear 0 is precisely that kind of electric car. More interested in the F-150 Lightning, Kia EV6, and Hyundai Ioniq 5? We don’t blame you; those are EVs you can get today. Well, you can order the Ford F F-150 today, but it might be a while before it’s sitting in your garage. And that supply crunch might be exactly what upstarts like Lightyear need to enter the competitive electric car arena.
The car is called the “Lightyear 0.” Lightyear, the creator of Lightyear 0, says it’s created “the first production-ready solar car.” Currently, the company has filed 49 patents, has close to 500 employees, and earned 9 billion media impressions worldwide. Of course, none of this adds up to a compelling automobile, but Lightyear does seem further along than other fresh-from-the-drawing-board automakers.Lightyear says it’s developing “scalable, grid-independent solar electric vehicles.
Designed for efficiency and not speed, the car goes from a standstill to 60 mph in 10 seconds, indicating that Lightyear is placing range over brisk acceleration.Some of the EV’s range surely comes from its shape. Lightyear says the Lightyear 0 is “the most aerodynamic family car to date.” Using lightweight carbon fiber body panels and efficient electric motors placed in each wheel rather than on the axles also contribute. Production will be limited.
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