This Is The Lightyear Zero! A Crazy Aerodynamic Electric Car That Is Covered In Solar Panels

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The car has 782 solar panels on the hood, roof, and rear deck.

Active shutters are closed most of the time while driving due to heat efficiency.

The motor is inside the wheel itself.

Wheels are skinny, saving weight.

There is no side view mirror; instead, there are cameras.

The soft-close doors require a button push.

The vehicle has covers on the wheels to help with aerodynamics and an almost completely smooth bottom.

If any solar panel group is in the shade, other groups can still generate power.

A screen displays the amount of power being generated, showing 682 watts currently.

The rear-view mirror is a screen.

The center console in the prototype is 3D-printed but will be wood in the final model.

Steering is heavy, similar to an Alfa Romeo 4C.

Power output at 60 mph averages around 400 watts.

The drag coefficient is expected to be below 0.19.

The vehicle has no brake by wire, so if one-pedal driving is insufficient, the mechanical hydraulic brakes are used.

The interior feels similar to a Polestar.

The interior USB ports can provide 60 watts each.

All the body panels are made of carbon fiber.

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