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Lightyear's claim of 0.175 is an impressive achievement for even a low-volume production car.

Funds will also be used for a planned international expansion; Lightyear hasn't confirmed plans to enter the United States market, however.

The Sion promises around 70 free miles from the sun per week, plus home power-bank functionality with bi-directional charging.

Koenigsegg is also investing in Lightyear, and the move follows a long pursuit of solar and efficiency tech by the Swedish niche supercar builder.

While the Sion's LFP battery pack provides 190 miles of range, solar power will add an average of 70 miles per week—or more than 150 miles in ideal situations, Sono anticipates.

The system is intended for home use and can harness emergency backup power from hybrids, PHEVs, or EVs and help manage solar.

With solar panels, aerodynamics, and lightweight materials, the RV only needed two charging stops en route across Europe. Is such a design the future of the eco-conscious RV or van life?

Valmet Automotive will start making the Sion in the second half of 2023, according to Sono Motors—at the same facility as the Lightyear One solar car.

The Munich-based fledgling solar-car maker is working toward a finalized design, with complete and test vehicles, and it still plans to make the Sion in 2023.

The Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car hasn't started production, but its Dutch maker is already planning a second, more-affordable model. In a keynote presentation earlier this month, Lightyear confirmed plans to launch a second EV, appropriately dubbed Lightyear Two, in late 2024 or...

With its optional solar coverage, Aptera claims that even in Ireland owners would be able to get up to 20 miles a day from the sun.

Sono Motors says that it's developing its own wallbox to allow the car to become a mobile backup home power bank that can store up solar energy for use later.

An alliance between SunPower and Wallbox is one of several deals suggesting there's a big future for EVs and home solar functioning together.

Lightyear has proven the worth of its design in real-world conditions, but it's aiming for improvement before this model heads to production.

A 54-kwh LFP pack replaces a 35-kwh lithium-ion pack in the Sion, allowing a boost in range to about 189 miles.

A crowdfunded solar car with a very small budget has managed to move ahead with its production-bound prototype—and plans to build it.

The team behind the Aptera three-wheeler claims that solar will be sufficient for most daily-driving needs.

The road-surface solar panels might power streetlights or serve with energy storage as backup for grid outages.

The Terravis solar tonneau will be aimed not just as a feature for upcoming electric trucks, but as an accessory for gas trucks.

An electric car and home solar might look more attractive with a home energy system—and it will potentially save families money along the way.