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Windtunnel test most aerodynamic car Lightyear

Tech progress — September 15, 2022

Lightyear 0, the most aerodynamic production car in the world as wind tunnel tests make automotive history

Last month, we headed to Stuttgart with our solar electric car to set the record straight when it came to aerodynamics. Results are in, and Lightyear 0 is in line for the title of most aerodynamic production car in the world. And in history.

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Tech progress — July 21, 2022

The road to production: Discover the partnership propelling Lightyear 0 toward manufacture

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Tech progress — April 7, 2022

The road to production: from validating technology to customer usage in final steps toward manufacture

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Tech progress — January 20, 2022

Producing world's most efficient car to date, under every weather condition and speed

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Tech progress — January 19, 2022

On track to the most aerodynamic 5-seater to date: real-world testing validates our record-breaking drag coefficient

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Tech progress — January 18, 2022

Bridgestone and Lightyear confirm groundbreaking tyre for Lightyear One's production

We headed to the Bridgestone testing ground in Italy to select the final tyre for Lightyear One

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Tech progress — October 18, 2021

Conducting the first durability tests with our latest prototype

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Tech progress — July 8, 2021

We did it! Setting a new standard for EV efficiency

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Tech progress — June 29, 2021

Testing our latest prototype on the track, for the first time

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Tech progress — May 3, 2021

Why solar charging prolongs the battery life for electric cars

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