Dutch automotive startup Lightyear has officially lifted the lid on its “production-ready” Lightyear 0 – a solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) capable of running for up to seven months without being plugged into a traditional charger. The product of six years of research and development, the Lightyear 0 features a series of curved solar panels on its roof and hood to complement a small 60kWh battery pack. This combination gives the car an impressive 388 miles (625km) of range, 44 miles (70km) of which are derived from solar power alone, according to the company.
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