German automotive firm Sono Motors expects to release its first commercially available solar-powered EV in Europe in the summer of 2023
, ″We have several patents, over 30 patents on that… And it’s a big difference because all other companies who try to integrate solar are using mostly glass. Glass is heavy, slow in production and very cost expensive.” The car will also be fitted with a dashboard app that offers the driver information on the power status and when to charge. It will also have the ability to charge other electrical devices, even other EVs.
But Sono is not the only company hoping to power vehicles with solar panels, as several companies around the world have released prototypes and concept cars boasting solar power capabilities. In June this year, Dutch startup Lightyear announced its Lightyear 0 EV, fitted with 5mof solar panels across its roof, bonnet, and boot for additional charging while driving.
In October, a student team TU/ecomotive from the Eindhoven University of Technology produced their Zem prototype, a car which cleans carbon from the air while driving. The vehicle is fitted with a carbon capture device that absorbs and stores more COthan it emits. It is also fitted with solar panels and an electric battery. The structure is made from 3D-printed recycled plastic and its interiors come from vegan leather made from pineapples.
While a solar-powered car model has yet to be released, there are bright hopes for the incorporation of solar technology into traditional EVs to boost their range and add more renewable energy charging capabilities. As we continue to see greater innovation in solar panel technology, there is optimism around the potential for using the energy from the sun to power vehicles, with commercial offerings likely not far off.
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