- Lightyear One: This is a solar electric car developed by the Dutch company Lightyear. It features integrated solar panels on the roof and hood, extending its range.
- Stella Vita: Another creation by the Dutch, Stella Vita is a solar-powered family car developed by Solar Team Eindhoven. It has a spacious interior and is designed for efficiency.
- Sion: Produced by German company Sono Motors, the Sion is an electric car with integrated solar panels on its body. It can charge itself using solar energy.
- Venturi Eclectic: This is a small solar-electric vehicle designed for urban mobility. It features a solar roof and can be charged via a standard electrical outlet as well.
- Solar Impulse 2: While not a car, Solar Impulse 2 is a pioneering solar-powered aircraft. It completed a round-the-world flight using only solar power, showcasing the potential of solar energy in aviation.
- Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (Solar Roof Package): The Prius Solar Roof Package comes with solar panels on the roof that can charge the car’s hybrid battery system, increasing its efficiency.
- Hanergy Solar Car: Hanergy, a Chinese company, has developed various solar-powered concept cars that utilize thin-film solar panels to generate energy.
- Sono Sion: This is another solar-electric car from Sono Motors, known for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation.
- Rolls-Royce Silent Shadow: Although not solely solar-powered, Rolls-Royce’s Silent Shadow concept includes solar panels integrated into its roof to power auxiliary systems.
- Sono Solar Bus: Sono Motors has also ventured into solar-powered public transportation with their solar bus concept, aiming to reduce emissions and energy consumption.
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