48 Comments

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   @computer-training-for-seniors

   January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

   I wouldn't get a Sion because black is hard to see at night, compared to the white Lightyear 2.

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   @NVGEAR

   January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

   They need to make an unfolding solar roof to increase the surface area by 2-3x more when parked at a wide open space.

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   @thewavehunter

   January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

   U folks at CNBC do a great job on these EV and auto-related “series” stories – topical and informative. Please produce more.

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   @oliverpolden

   January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

   I guess manufacturers see this as a feature to hold back to entice existing EV owners to upgrade.

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   @oliverpolden

   January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

   If you can create a car that can commute say 5-8 miles a day, 5 days a week, indefinitely, solely from solar, then absolutely put solar panels on it.

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   @Davethreshold

   January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

   Sadly as expressed by Dagogo Altraid from, "Cold Fusion," the Lightyear company has gone bankrupt. BUT they are reorganising to come back with a much cheaper car!

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   @williammeeker2150

   January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

   How about an update on the Aptera? I have an early reservation on the 600 mile version but they are prioritizing the 400 mile version.

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   @CalfOnTheRun

   January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

   bro they kidnapped someone 0:21

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   @serwinzzalot9989

   January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

   That last part is the most important. Governments can use personal transports that are actually just mobile batteries that plug into the city grid. Solar panels on buildings, roofs, and structures throughout the city. Three wheel transports are the future for sure

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    @xlynx9

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Sono has cancelled the Sion.

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    @JasonGastrich

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    If the battery has a range of 320 miles for instance like some EVs do it doesn’t matter too much if the sun provides only 25 miles of electricity a day. You can wait a few days before a big trip.

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    @andreashauschild7757

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    They are a great choice in a more rural infrastructure environment. the challenge I see is in places like Japan or China where cars generally parked underground. In Suzhou i park underground at my apartment and at my work. This would mean I could capture power only during the driving to and from work. I love the concept of this idea, but have to admit the challenges also.

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    @douglastaylor43

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    I want one that can go for 1000miles and be comfortable

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    @sampleoffers1978

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Seems like they need to be hybrids. They can harvest solar energy enough to heat up some conductive metals, and cars can generate friction heat to make electrons flow. Modern anti corrosion materials now allow salt water and conductive metal to make electricity as well.

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    @EPROM512

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Solar Panel Sun shades and clear glass are needed to get every last bit of SON!!!

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    @Myriad405

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    whats the point of it being solar if you still have to use lithium batteries

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    @rebeccadubois8270

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Already reserved an aptera
    Hugely excited for this especially 1,000 mile range and 3.5 second 0 to 60.
    Amazing

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    @juanvasquez5064

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    The Toyota Prius Prime has solar panels as well!!!

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    @NationalRecoveryUnit

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    This is the best choice for the Pacific Islands always vulnerable to climate to change effects .

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    @RamsteinPoplaski

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    What about water? water powered cars

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    @Dannybythebanana

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Instead of switching to something actually efficient like a train or trolley bus, we just switched to something more damaging to the environment. (Mining for rare earth metals to make the batteries/solar panels)

    And no, before you country dwellers cry "I'M NOT RIDING A TRAIN BECAUSE I CHOSE TO LIVE IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE!" YOU guys need cars/trucks, I'm talking about train/trolley/bike infrastructure for city dwellers where roads get easily congested.

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    @rhoevers

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    I hope CNBC will include the SQUAD SOLAR CITY CAR next time as this is really an affordable Solar Car ; https://youtu.be/rCym5Vo6cLw

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    @CausticLemons7

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    The cost over the lifetime of the car and even a conservative estimate of energy gained over 3+ years of driving is a much bigger selling point than on a per day analysis. I love the idea of trickle charging my car simply by being outside (Florida in my case).

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    @mystic316

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    better take these cars to the car wash frequently! Dirty panels serverly reduce their power efficiency!

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    @tcchan3623

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    "Solar power alone won't support long distance drives anytime. But if you can only get a dozen or so miles per day, Hahn still thinks it's worth it.
    With a dozen or so miles per day, why not charge it with roof solar panel which is much cheaper, higher capacity and will not be damaged in traffic accidents.

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    @fyou4641

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    idea is just dumb lets install something that easily last 30-40 years on things that last an average of 12 years it just creates more junk while adding very little, also you need to be able to park your car in the open sky it just make things more complex more expensive and makes it even harder to recycle the car. makes it harder to fix a dent in the car makes it almost impossible to paint your car. and because your parking in the full sun your car will be an oven if you want to drive it after and running the ac to cool a 120f car severely impacts the efficiency

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    @anantmehrotra4868

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Maybe 10-15 years ago, same was being said for EVs

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    @ThePsychoCJ

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    I want one. Bring this to South Africa please

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    @mjackson7809

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Hey, I live in Georgia is there anyone willing to let me have a car for marketing purposes. I drive it around Georgia with a camera and get people to see just how functional and wonderful a solar car is? If so, just respond to this post.

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    @coltonhoppe

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    I think tesla should integrate solar cells into the glass roof

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    @steam_bigh8899

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    If plants with photosynthesis do not move why cars should do with solar panels?

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32. 

    @RussianBot382

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Love Aptera

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    @critical_always

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    I drive a gen 1 Honda Insight. Well, I drive it occasionally. Refuel it twice a year. It's only to get around town and use it as a shopping trolley.

    A two seater solar car putting 10 miles a day into the battery would do just fine.

    However it's the other costs that need to be addressed. Should my insurance really be the same as a person who drives hundreds of miles per week?

    Should my road tax be the same as a long distance driver?

    I think not. Cost of ownership currently encourages maximum use of the car. This needs to change.

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    @randommay8085

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    And 1996 there was a solar car that could go over 50 miles an hour

    Here it is what 20 30 years later and they barely got one you f**** kidding me

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    @randommay8085

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    It took this f**** long really this is why the human race is a piece of dog s***

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    @jasongooden917

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    The lightyear is a quarter million bucks so they will go bankrupt.. Aptera is 25 grandish and uses Tesla plugs so I think they can succeed but they are also a 2 seater. The van is Fugly

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    @b-radsadventures6846

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    I love these ideas, especially easying the strain the grid. So long as there is a backup way to charge. The sun can be hidden for many days in many areas of the world.

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    @saurabhjhavar8510

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Seems some workable option,
    This is actually need of the hour, who will not purchase a car for daily commuting which is Costing less and no fuel required.
    The world is yours my dear Solar cars Manufacturers

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    @nemeanlioness

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    lightyear yes
    aptera no

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    @MegaMijit

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    i love the design of abtera, but sadly it does NOT look accident-safe

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    @antonquynhpham3615

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    @0:18 Do I see two people riding in the trunk???

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42. 

    @cheaserceaser

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Can be put a solar panel on Biden to charge his brains up?

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43. 

    @drahcirnomis6719

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    The U.S. has atleast 200 years of Fossil fuel available and the internal combination engine is going nowhere. If Fossil fuel promotes global warming and delays the next Ice Age, I'm all for it!!!

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    @querube78

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    Electric cars are here to save the auto industry, not the environment. Making these cars and the time it takes for them to be accepted will not solve any of our current emission problems. What's more, the reason we are in this predicament is because America is too car dependent, road maintenance is expensive when everyone is driving a few tons to work every day, cause millions in damage and deaths every year, contribute to the problems with our sedentary lifestyle, and absolutely wreck the economy as cars are very expensive to buy and maintain not counting insurance, parking, tickets, add ons, licence, plates, and fuel. When we need is not more cars, but more dedicated bike lanes, a good public transportation system, and walkable living places and cities. Cars are the problem.

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    @pabloenriquegorga4222

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    4:12 "This car comes in any color as you like, as long as it is black", i'm skeptic that this guy didn't know that's a phrase that Henry Ford the First said. I was hopping to someone in the video giving credit where credit is due.

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    @tanujSEM

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    It's good that few people will always have way out to live luxury life but the question stand,the question of majority and existence of labouring force,where capitalism is antagonist to both

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    @HH-zg8zm

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    There bad on price I would never buy a used one battery 10 grand 🤣new over priced fire hazard.

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    @jonny_laguna

    January 12, 2024 at 2:02 pm

    It existed over 40 years ago and did jackshit. It will still do jackshit today.

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