On May 23, U.S. Steel Corporation announced a new partnership as a sponsor of the University of Michigan’s 2025 Solar Car Team, North America’s most successful solar racing team. 
From August 24-31, the team’s student-built solar car will compete in the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, a nearly 1,865 mile (3,0

On May 22, Sono Group N.V. announced that during the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, it commenced its first Bus OEM factory partnership, with initial buses leaving the assembly line of a European manufacturer featuring Sono Motors' solar integration solution. This development allows customers to purchase solar-eq

On February 13, Sono Group N.V. announced the expansion of its product portfolio with two new solar kits.  Sono is now offering a specialized Solar Kit for coach buses. This kit is designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by supporting auxiliary systems with clean, solar-generated energy. The coach version o

On January 14, Sono Motors GmbH announced that it had become the first company in Germany to receive national road approval through a General Operating Permit (ABE) or National Type Approval (TTG) for its Solar Bus Kit. 
This certification is the first in Germany for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics (ViPV). The Solar

On September 20, Lightyear announced its largest funding round of over EUR 10 million since its restart. These funds will ensure the continued manufacturing of its highly efficient on-board solar systems for vehicles, such as solar panels on vehicle rooftops. 
The current funding for the onboard solar systems is stra

On July 10, Squad Mobility B.V., a solar car manufacturer, secured a major EU funding of EUR 135 million as part of a tender won by the GIANTS consortium, which includes 23 EU partners amongst others Renault, Toyota Europe, and Valeo. 
The funding will be used to develop further and demonstrate Squad Mobility's L6 an

On June 24, Aptera Motors, the manufacturer of the world’s most efficient solar EV, announced its expansion into new mobility industries through the licensing of its innovative solar technology. 
With its USD 130 million patent portfolio, including over 34 patents in process, Aptera is now leveraging its solar techno

On May 2, Vayve Mobility unveiled an exclusive driving video showcasing its all-new solar-electric taxi, the CT5. The video highlighted the solar rooftop of the purpose-built city taxi, boasting a range of 330 km. Its key features include consecutive fast charging, capable of running over 4,000 km/year on solar power

On December 21, Lightyear announced a strategic investment from two South Korean venture capital funds, Sunbo Angel Partners and Lighthouse Combined Investment. Both funds, with ties to South Korea's automotive industry and other manufacturing corporate alliances, have recognized Lightyear's potential to create the n