World’s first solar car : Lightyear 0 first production ready can run for months without charging
Dutch startup Lightyear has unveiled what it is calling the world's first production-ready solar car. The Lightyear 0 is targeting a very specific buyer who values efficiency over performance and wouldn't mind paying an arm and a leg for it. Will it sell? we will see.
Lightyear 0 is the product of a six-year plan. The company claims that the car will enable drivers to travel independently for months without having to be plugged into a home outlet or charging station. A maximum of 946 Lightyear 0s will be produced at a cost of €250,000(2,04,73,531.40 Indian Rupee)and the first cars will be delivered in early November. Here's what you need to know about the Lightyear 0, the world's first solar car.
Lightyear 0: Features patented solar arrays
The Lightyear 0 features five square meters of patented, double curved solar arrays. According to the company, this technology allows the vehicle to charge itself while commuting or parked outside.
Lightyear 0: Can power itself for months
This Lightyear 0 can power itself with a range of 70 kilometers per day, on top of its estimated 625 kilometer WLTP range. Thanks to a solar yield of up to 11,000 kilometers a year, drivers using the Lightyear 0 for their daily commute (35 kilometers) can drive for months over the summer period before plugging into a public charger or home outlet.
Lightyear 0: One of the most features efficient electric drivetrain
An efficient electric vehicle with one of the most features and a record-breaking drag coefficient of less than 0.19 make it the most aerodynamic family car ever built.
Lightyear 0: Has an attractive dashboard
Lightyear 0 features an attractive dashboard that houses a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system that allows for cloud-based updates.
Lightyear 0: Interior made from naturally sourced materials
Source:dnaindia
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