Designing Lightyear One: the solar roof

Designing Lightyear One: the solar roof

by | Apr 17, 2019 | News

Simone Regondi — PV Engineer At Lightyear, we all appreciate the unique value of Lightyear One’s solar roof; it is a direct clean energy source and a core technology we are developing. As a photovoltaics engineer I am working on integrating the solar cells, both...
Are electric cars really reducing CO₂ emissions?

Are electric cars really reducing CO₂ emissions?

by | Apr 16, 2019 | News

Henk de Bruin — Sustainability Advisor As Global Head of Sustainability in a large multinational I have been working on a broad range of topics for many years. I helped define the sustainability elements are relevant for the company and in which parts of the value...
Designing Lightyear One: In-wheel motor testing

Designing Lightyear One: In-wheel motor testing

by | Feb 25, 2019 | News

Wiebe Janssen — Lead Motors Engineer Last time I introduced you to our in-wheel motors, and what using them means for our design. Not all has been said about that topic, and with new developments and tests to share, it’s time for a closer look.   Building a motor from...
Lightyear wins Automotive Innovation Award

Lightyear wins Automotive Innovation Award

by | Feb 12, 2019 | News

Lightyear wins Automotive Innovation Award Press release: Helmond, 12th of February 2019: Solar car manufacturer Lightyear has received both the ‘Challenging Concepts’ and the special audience award at the Automotive Innovation Awards. The prestigious awards were...