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Why You Should Consider a Solar Powered Car as Your Next Vehicle, 7 Reasons are Here!

Solar Powered Cars and Vehicles are the Future of Mobility, and How They are Replacing Existing Transportation System, Lets know about it.

Solar Powered Cars and Solar Powered Vehicles are becoming more popular in the transportation industry day by day. They are an excellent alternative to fossil-fueled vehicles. They have zero emissions, and less noise, and they can be charged with solar energy on the go.

The use of solar powered cars and vehicles is not only for environmental benefits but also for economic benefits. Solar powered vehicles are less expensive to use than fossil-fueled cars, as they save people money on gas and reduce their carbon footprint. Solar-powered electric cars use solar cells to generate electricity, which is then stored in batteries. Then stored electricity provides power to the motor and the car starts moving wherever it is pointed to.

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Solar Camper Van

Solar Camper Van

This van is used for caming purpose, enjoyment and travelling.

Solar Camper Van

Solar Camper Van

Roof-view of Solar Camper Van

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A multipurpose car more economical than its value.

Solar Powered Cars and Vehicles are already in existence, and they’re getting more popular as time goes by. It’s a type of electric car powered by solar energy. You can charge it with sunlight during the daytime and also plug it into the grid at night as well. In this blog post, we’ll give you all the information you need to learn about solar powered cars and vehicles generally known as Solar Electric Vehicle (SEVs) and whether they could help your life or business.

7 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Solar Powered Car as Your Next Vehicle

1. Solar Powered Cars and Solar Powered Vehicles Use Sunlight as Energy

Solar-powered electric cars are quickly becoming one of the most commonly seen vehicles in metropolitan areas, as they offer a clean and effective alternative to fossil fuel-powered vehicles. They are known for utilizing an advanced solar panel system that captures solar energy, converts it to electric energy, and then stores it in a battery for later use.

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Solar Camper Van

One of the most important aspects of a sustainable lifestyle is to use renewable energy. Solar electric cars are able to do just that. These cars convert the sun’s energy into electricity and then use that electricity to power the vehicle. The solar cells on these cars power the battery, which runs the car’s electric motor. This process is called “sunshine to motion.”

Lightyear 0 (zero) is a Next-Generation Solar Electric Vehicle Ready for Market from June 2022.

This technology has been developing for over decades but has only recently become viable due to advances in solar panel technology, battery storage capacity and electric motor efficiency. These cars have a number of advantages over traditional fossil-fueled vehicles: no emissions, lower noise levels, and zero maintenance costs.

2. Solar Powered Cars and Vehicles Are Cheaper To Maintain

Electric cars are cheaper to maintain because there are no moving parts that require regular service, such as a transmission etc. These cars are cheaper to maintain than gas-powered cars, as they have no engine at all so they don’t require oil changes or spark plugs replacement.

3. Solar Powered Cars and Vehicles Are Environment Friendly

Solar electric cars are fuel-free and use renewable energy. They are more environmentally friendly than traditional gas-powered vehicles. Traditional gasoline cars or vehicles consume fossil fuel as energy which releases a lot of carbon into the environment giving a reason for air pollution. Many countries like India and China are facing air pollution problems a lot. Many cities of the world like Beijing, Bombay and Delhi are facing severe air pollution problems and want an alternate way of transportation. These countries are quickly shifting to Electric vehicles to reduce air pollution and save money on fossil fuels.
They took Electic Vehicles as an alternative to gasoline vehicles but this strategy will not work in long run. Because Electrical Vehicles are charged from a Grid or Charging Station which use electricity produced by fossil fuel in the shape of either oil or coal which produce carbon emission. It is obvious EVs use less energy as compared to gasoline engines but they cannot compete with Solar Electric Cars and vehicles in respect of energy saving.

4. Solar Powered Cars and Vehicles have a Long Battery Range and Cover 1000 km Mileage in a Single Charge

Solar Electric Cars and Vehicles have solar panels on their roof and hoods which give continuous charging to the vehicle. Solar Electric Vehicles are generally energy efficient and lightweight hence consuming less amount of energy to move on. So as a result Solar Electric Vehicles give high mileage as compared to traditional EVs. Many companies claim that their vehicle may cover a 1000 km range in a single full charge with the help of solar current produced by solar panels on the body surface of the vehicle.

5. Solar Powered Cars and Solar Electric Vehicles have Longer Battery Life

Solar Electric cars and Vehicles are energy efficient and charged by solar panels on the go using solar panel current to power an electric motor. As a result, no extra burden comes on a battery pack that is used to store energy in Solar Electric Vehicles.

6. Solar Powered Cars and Vehicles Are Now Available In Economic Price

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Solar Electric Cars and Vehicles have a major issue for their marketing was their price. They seem expensive because their manufacturing cost was high. But nowadays a lot of research has been done in the solar industry which enables manufacturers to make economic solar materials. So now SEVs are available at a reasonable price to purchase by middle-class families. Aptera – a USA base solar car company showed on its website that their car will cost around 25000 USD while on the other hand Sono Motor – a German base company announced that their solar car Sion will also cost around 25000 USD.

7. Solar Electric Vehicles and Cars can be Charge from Grid Too

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Lightyear 0 – A Solar Powered Car

Solar Electric Car and Vehicles charges by solar but all solar vehicle have an option to charge from the grid. This option is given for any emergency condition or in heavy use of vehicle so may be charged from grid either at home or from charging station.

Conclusion

Solar Powered Cars and Solar Powered Vehicles are the future of mobility because they do not require any type of fuel to move on and do not even need any electricity supply from the grid, as we saw in the case of Electric Vehicles. They are environmentally friendly and do not give burdened batteries to charge and discharge. Hence, battery life will be awesome.

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Lightyear 0 (zero) is a Next-Generation Solar Electric Vehicle Ready for Market from June 2022.

Lightyear 0 (Zero) of Lightyear One is a Next-Generation Electric Vehicle has Solar Roof-Top to charge vehicle Ready for Market from June 2022. Test drive is available.

Lightyear 0 is a new type of electric vehicle which is equipped with solar charging technology, hence placing a solar panel on its roof-top and on its front bonnet initiating new trends in the electric vehicle market in the world. GranStudio designed the prototype of this vehicle in Italy and the Solar Team Eindhoven designed the solar panel. The vehicle is itself manufacturing by Atlas Technologies.

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Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle emerging new type of Automobile Industry

The production of Lightyear 0 started in January 2022 by the company and the vehicles for a test drive are now ready in June 2022. This solar electric vehicle will be delivered to its customers in November 2022.

Solar Charging Capacity of Lightyear 0

Lightyear 0 Roof-Top Solar Panel
Lightyear 0 Roof-Top Solar Panel
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Lightyear 0 Front Bonnet and Roof-Top Solar Panel

The unique feature of Lightyear 0 has a high-quality solar panel on its roof-top and on the bonnet which makes it top of the line in its category. The solar panel on the roof-top starts from the windscreen and stretches long to its back bonnet. the daily charging capacity of this solar panel is 70 km and the annual yield is 11000 km.

Milage

The main feature of any electric vehicle is its mileage per charge. This car is equipped with a battery pack of 60 kWh which gives it a range of 560-625 km. The top speed of this car is 160 km/h and achieves 100 km/h in 10 seconds. Fast charging technology is available in this car and it gives a 520 km range in 1-hour fast charging.

Design and Shape

It is a sedan-type hatchback five-seat car consisting of five doors. It has a solar panel on its roof-top for solar charging. It has a length of 5083mm, a width of 1972mm and a height is 1445mm. Its weight is 1575kg.