US company unveils revolutionary photovoltaic vehicle Hybrid of solar and electric power 

As the automotive industry shifts toward sustainable solutions, innovative technologies are emerging to address the challenges of alternative fuel vehicles.

One notable development is photovoltaic technology, which has recently captured significant attention, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.  

While electric vehicles have long been the favored alternative fuel source and Japan's hydrogen advancements have been trending, this new photovoltaic technology is poised to make a significant impact.   The promise of solar power technology has not gone unnoticed.

From the outset of the renewable energy movement, solar power was among the first concepts to be embraced by various industries. However, when it came to alternative fuel development in the automotive sector, electric energy took precedence. Now, Aptera Motors is leading the way in integrating solar energy into the automotive landscape. 

Their new photovoltaic vehicle operates on a hybrid system that combines solar power and electricity, representing a forward-thinking approach that completely eliminates fossil fuels in favor of using two different alternative energy sources. According to Aptera Motors, the car can travel up to 40 miles per day solely on solar power and can achieve up to 1,000 miles on a single electric charge.   Photovoltaic vehicles function similarly to solar panels, as they are equipped with photovoltaic solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity.

What makes Aptera Motors’ first solar-powered car particularly groundbreaking is its expected price of $35,000, which is significantly lower than the cost of current hybrid and electric vehicles, marking a significant milestone in alternative energy technology. One of the major challenges facing both consumers and manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles is the high cost of purchase and production. Despite significant technological advancements in sustainability, widespread production is expected to incur costs that far exceed those of current internal combustion vehicles. 

Similarly, consumers are often reluctant to invest in electric or alternative fuel vehicles when they are priced out of their budgets.   Currently, Aptera Motors is seeking funding to establish a mass-production facility in Carlsbad.

They have raised $33 million through their Accelerator Program and have garnered over $100 million from crowdfunding efforts. Aptera Motors is reportedly making good progress toward funding the initial stages of production, which includes acquiring tooling and developing production-ready vehicles for testing and validation. We may soon see one of their vehicles on the road.

By Naila Huseynova