How can sunshine push your car further?

Make the connection with EU science.

Mobility is part of everyday life.

Although electric energy is more efficient,

electric cars still don't have the range of petrol driven vehicles

and rely on charging stations

that may not be within reach when you need them most.

Furthermore, the electricity they use

may come with a heavy carbon footprint.

But what if a car could charge itself?

The EU-funded LIGHTYEAR project

has developed the first commercially available solar electric car.

It charges on the move,

achieving a driving range of 725 kilometres

and requires 90% less energy from the grid,

boosting mobility and cutting emissions.

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