Squad Mobility unveils “world’s first” Solar City Car and eyes Australia
Dutch EV developer Squad Mobility unveils Solar City Car, an electric quadricycle powered by its own solar panels, which may come to Australia.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Aptera releases video of Sol, its second solar car prototype
Aptera releases video of its second solar car prototype, dubbed the Aptera Sol.
Lightyear One solar car gets a new set of wheels to boost efficiency
Lightyear One solar car to go on test track in second quarter of 2021 rolling on bespoke Bridgestone Turanza Eco tires designed to increase efficiency.
Sion solar car prototype shows how it can charge other electric vehicles
New video from Sono Motors shows how its Sion solar car will be able to charge other electric vehicles.
Sono Motors reveals $34,000 Sion solar car “you can really afford”
German start-up Sono Motors unveils Sion solar car via technology expo CES2021, billing it as a solar car "you can really afford".
Solar car company Sono lands another $A72m from investors
Sono has now bagged €100 million ($A161 million) in funding, closing its Series C funding round to add an additional €45 million ($A72.5 million) to the kitty this week.
Aptera unveils its “never charge” solar EV with a range of 1,600kms
Aptera Motors unveils “Never Charge” solar vehicle which boasts a mind-boggling range of up to 1,600 kilometres.
Sono Motors pairs with Fraunhofer ISE to test solar cells in EVs
Solar EV maker Sono Motors announces partnership with Fraunhofer ISE to test and certify integration of solar cells into bodywork of electric vehicles.
Students challenged to produce most efficient solar car design
The 2020 STELR solar car design challenge asks students to design the fastest, or most efficient, or most powerful electric car powered by the sun.
Driverless solar car startup wins $2 million in ARENA funding
Driverless car designed to generate 60% of energy needs from integrated solar roof to take next step towards production with $2m in funding from ARENA.