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Lightyear One: the world's first 'long-haul' powered by solar energy

Lightyear One

Lightyear One wants to be the most sustainable car in the world - it is the first car in the world that is capable of traveling long distances and can be powered solely by solar energy.

Lightyear One draw attention to yourself with yours slender elongated figure, which is so for one simple reason. The solar car aspires to be everyone Sun Ray right most exploited. The 'bonnet' and roof are covered with 5 square meters solar cells, which are additionally covered with protective glass. Just by collecting solar energy and a full battery, Lightyear One can transport 725 kilometers a long way.

Aerodynamic design and high-tech materials they ensure low air resistance, low weight and consequently exceptionally efficiency. Solar cells can one hour convert for mere 12 kilometers of energy, which makes Lightyear One also possible 'classic' forms of filling.

The Lightyear company was only founded in 2016, and this year they already sold the first ones 100 cars, which will be produced during the year 2021. In addition, they have already started collecting pre-orders for the next ones 500 cars, and it is necessary to deduct for it 119,000 euros.

After one the electric motor will be installed in to everyone the bike, which means four-wheeled drive and advanced torque vectoring system. The built-in battery should have capacity around 60 kWh, on a fast charger, with power 60 kW, and in one hour you would have enough energy for up to 507 kilometers a long way. With its aerodynamic shape, the car still has enough space for 5 persons and for 780 liters large luggage compartment.

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