Experience the world's first long-range solar car Liz Engelberts
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Why is this the car of the future?
Climate change at my doorstep
Price of inaction > upfront costs of action
We are not moving fast enough.
“1 in 6 deaths on Earth are linked to air pollution.” — BBC The UN forecasts irreversible effects of climate change.
“Externalities of fossil fuels cost $1.9 trillion per year.” — IMF
9.000.000.000.000.000.000 500.000.000.000.000 KM
The Commuting Principle: One hour a day
Our legacy of winning: Four time world champions
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It’s already possible 1,500 km Solar-assisted range
70 km/h
5 persons and still charging
The problem we want to solve
Problem - Half of cars still ICE in 2035
Tipping points for mass adoption of electric vehicles still out of sight Tipping points >450 km range
<€30,000 purchase price
<15 mins charging time
1. Morgan Stanley, feb 2021
Problem - Half of cars still ICE in 2035
Tipping points for mass adoption of electric vehicles still out of sight Tipping points >450 km range
<€30,000 purchase price
<15 mins charging time
1. Morgan Stanley, feb 2021
Only 3% live near charging points
Current electric cars are not scalable.
High energy usage requires fast-charging infrastructure
Adoption rate heavily constrained by infrastructure development
Energy input mainly produced by non-sustainable sources
Using clean energy to charge electric cars.
Replacing power plants
Increased demand; upgrade grid
Roof panels needed for households
Install 1 billion charging points
Replace 1 billion cars
Leapfrogging The grid.
Replacing power plants
Increased demand; upgrade grid
Roof panels needed for households
Install 1 billion charging points
One integrated system
Truly scalable clean cars
Lightyear is a company on a mission to develop revolutionary technology and change the world of mobility.
Truly scalable clean cars are:
Convenient
Quick
Affordable
Sustainable
Long range
No charging hassle
Moderate price
Renewable energy
Nissan Leaf 60 kWh
Lightyear One 60 kWh
Fast charging
Solar charging
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Trip
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Commute
Trip
California
Spain
24 mi / day 18 mi / day
6 mi
11 mi
Amsterdam
6 mi
11 mi
20 mi
20 mi / day
20 mi
6 mi
11 mi
Mercedes EQXX
Sono Motors
Lightyear One
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Average electric car
Merced es EQXX
Sono Light Motors year One
Average electric car
Merced es EQXX
Sono Light Motors year One
Average electric car
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Most efficient automotive solar panels
Lightyear Platform 51 patents pending
Most efficient inverters
Our technology uses existing components and key components that are IP protected.
4 patents on in-wheel motors Highest specific energy battery pack
The Lightyear approach: laser focus on efficiency
Focus on energy efficiency
1. Longest range, smallest battery 2. Highest charging rate 3. Lowest cost per km
Results in
low cost per mile and charger independence
Re-imagine the car Start from a clean sheet Lightweight materials
Lightweight cycle
In-wheel motors
Energy use vs
Self-sustaining
Solar yield Solar panel efficiency
Solar panel size
Improved aerodynamics
Energy need from chargers
Aerodynamics
Mass & rolling friction Thermal Powertrain
Solar electronics Solar Array size
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Average electric car
Source: Company information
Lightyear
Maximise energy efficiency
Maximise solar yield
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Incoming Lightyear One to pave the way for mid-term Lightyear Two production — Show the potential, build the brand Lightyear One
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Brand builder: Ultimate freedom, drive anywhere First market demonstration of Lightyear technology Limited edition of 946 pieces Solar-powered long-range vehicle produced by Valmet Including a technology spin-off: commercializing solar technology
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Lightyear Two anticipated to be introduced in EU & US Specs proven by LY1 validation prototype (June 2021) Expected to be category leading for longest range & charging comfort Solar-powered long-range vehicle
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2022
Mass market, setting new standards Lightyear Two
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We are on a mission Will you join?
Thank you.
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