Solar Impulse project is the only airplane with unlimited autonomy, powered by solar energy. After the Solar Impulse prototype’s 8 world records, when it became the first solar airplane ever to fly through the night, between two continents, and across the United States, it is time for Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg to move on … Read more
The first boat to travel around the world exclusively powered by solar energy, the MS Turanor PlanetSolar features 29,160 solar panels and produces zero gasoline or CO2 emissions. The boat is currently carrying out unique scientific measurements along the Gulf Stream as part of the DeepWater expedition led by the University of Geneva to better … Read more
For yachting fans the meeting is still on, behind computer screens, from 30th June to 4 th July 2020, lifting the veil on what’s new at this highly anticipated 7th Monaco Solar & Energy Boat Challenge. Given the coronavirus crisis situation and to continue supporting the hard work already put in by teams, … Read more
During 2019 Habitat Valencia International Furniture and Lighting Fair, Spanish luxury furniture brand ArtesMoble presented the world’s first smart solar table, which generates clean electric energy and charges electronic devices. The ArtesMoble solar table integrates photovoltaic technology (solar paneling) capable of transforming sunlight into clean, renewable and free electric energy. The energy generated … Read more
The Dutch solar-electric prototype generates some of the power it needs as it travels. Lightyear One charges itself whenever it absorbs daylight. Independence from charging stations means that you are free to roam the world. Lightyear One highlights include a solar roof and hood, a low aerodynamic drag, and reduced weight. … Read more
The electric Fisker Karma comes back from oblivion. Can a Karma Fisker Revero be a better choice than a Tesla? Do you remember 2012-model-year Fisker Karma? Fisker Karma returns with a reborn plug-in hybrid looking much like the old luxury car. The car was is back to life thanks to Chinese auto parts giant Wanxiang. … Read more