Previously, the Dutch startup has touted the benefits of integrating solar panels into its EV, offering up to 45 miles of additional range on a sunny day.
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Overall, the prototype drove for just under nine hours, although the test took nearly 10 in its entirety because they had to switch drivers every two hours. Hoefsloot told us that the track is very flat, although the banked corners do give a slight incline at the start and finish. In speaking with Electrek, Lightyear CEO Lex Hoefsloot was able to elaborate on the test, which took over nine hours.
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The test was conducted at Aldenhoven Testing Center in Germany, where the prototype was operated through a full drive cycle at a speed of 53 mph, on a single battery charge of 60 kWh. In a recent press release, Lightyear has shared the results of its latest track testing, demonstrating its newest Lightyear One prototype delivering 441 miles of range on a single charge.
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A Lightyear One driver on the test track / Source: Lightyear Lightyear One’s latest prototype delivers strong range No matter your level of previous skepticism, Lightyear’s latest prototype is now mere miles away from achieving this pledged milestone. From very early on, the startup has promised an impressive range of 450 miles on single charge in the Lightyear One. In January of 2020, Electrek‘s own Mikey G was able to get an up close look at a Lightyear One prototype to see how this solar EV might deliver such high range on a relatively small battery. We’ve covered the automaker since its inception and continue to follow it as it moves ever closer to delivering its first SEV, the Lightyear One. Lightyear is a Netherlands-based EV startup specializing in solar electric vehicles or SEVs. This full cycle driving test, conducted on a test track in Germany, has given the Lightyear team great insights and validation as it looks to deliver its Lightyear One SEV next year. "Start-ups, entrepreneurs and small-business owners may not have the capital to purchase a 3-D printer on their own, but they may have a need to show prototypes to their current and potential customers," said Michelle Van Slyke, vice president of marketing at UPS, in a statement.The latest prototype of the Lightyear One solar electric vehicle (SEV) has recently delivered tremendous range, all packed into a ~60 kWh battery pack. Related: Why eBay's 'Exact' Project Isn't the 3-D Printing Solution for the Masses - So Far, Anywayįor entrepreneurs looking to make a prototype of their product, finding access to a 3-D printer can be a challenge.
The shipping giant declined to disclose the locations of the next four UPS stores to get 3-D printers. To see whether customers use the service, UPS will have 3-D printers installed in another four cities in the next two months, according to Chelsea Lee, a spokeswoman for UPS. In the next two weeks, a franchise in Washington, D.C., will also get one.
The rollout kicked off in a San Diego store this week. The UPS Store is testing out a pilot program where it will have 3-D printers available in its franchise locations. You'll soon be able to walk into a UPS store and use a 3-D printer, according to a statement from the shipping giant released this week.
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