World's First Long-range Solar Car Announced

June 25, 2019
Lightyear, a pioneer in clean mobility, introduced the first long-range solar car; the prototype was presented to investors, customers, partners and press in Katwijk, the Netherlands.

June 25, 2019—Lightyear, a pioneer in clean mobility, introduced the first long-range solar car today. The prototype was presented to investors, customers, partners and press at dawn in Katwijk, the Netherlands. "This moment represents a new era of driving," said Lex Hoefsloot, CEO and co-founder of Lightyear.

Lightyear was founded in 2016 by alumni of Solar Team Eindhoven, which won the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. Since the launch, Lightyear has received awards, grants and support from key investors. This allowed them to develop a prototype for the first long-range solar car in just two years. Lightyear One has been engineered to optimize efficiency and safety. It has a longer battery range than its competitors and charges whenever it's in the sun.

"Climate change is such a frightening development that it's almost paralyzing," remarked Hoefsloot. "We decided to do the opposite; as engineers, we believed we could do something. Lightyear One represents an opportunity to change mobility for the better."

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