The world's first solar electric car

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Solar-powered cars will be Lightyear's first product in 2022.

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The company recently announced that Lightyear 0, the world's first solar car, has begun production.

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This interesting car has already received about 150 pre-orders for $259,000 (Rs. 2.11 crore).

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Valmet Automotive Oyj in Finland will produce the first 1,000 Lightyear 0 units.

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The Lightyear 0 will have solar panels on the roof, trunk, and roof to maximize coverage and charging.

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A sunny hour can charge Lightyear 0 for nearly 10 km.

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In the summer, the car can also run for two months without charging.

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If their daily commute is less than 35 km, up to 7 months.

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