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Durham solar car team to take part in 24-hour race with smart tyres and night-driving solution

Published 10 May 2024
By Will Dron
Most people will have noticed that the sun goes down at night but that hasn't stopped a 24-hour solar car endurance race from being established.
Dutch start-up Lightyear claims the world's first long-range solar-powered car

Dutch start-up claims first long-range solar car

Dutch start-up Lightyear has created a buzz by claiming it has made the world's first long-range, solar-powered road car.
Published 27 June 2019
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Published 28 July 2014