Lightyear

We are pleased to share that Lightyear has secured over €10 million in funding, our largest investment since its restart. This funding will enable us to expand our team of experts, our production capabilities in Venray (NL), and strengthen our position as a leading supplier of on-board solar systems for vehicles. Our innovative solar mobility technologies, including solar panels integrated into vehicle rooftops, present a transformative opportunity for the automotive industry by significantly extending driving time without the need for recharging. This investment ensures the continued development and scaling of these solutions, making them available to a broader range of international automotive companies. We would like to thank our investors for their trust and support in helping us advance toward our vision of sustainable transportation. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/d7m4dBex #SolarMobility #SustainableTransport #Innovation #Lightyear #CleanEnergy #VIPV #PV #Venray #LightyearLayer

What a great start to #day3 at Viva Technology We've had many exciting visitors coming to see #lightyear0 in person, but we have to say, this group of future innovators who came by this morning might be our favourite so far! #futureoftechnology #cleanmobility #vivatech2024

Day 1 of #VivaTech2024 Paris. The #Lighyear 0 and the Solar Charging System Technology is getting a lot of attention. Bringing sustainable transportation solutions to everyone, everywhere. #solarmobility #ASOM #SEVs

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Lightyear announces leadership change to accompany focus on market introduction of on-board solar charging systems We are proud to announce the appointment of Bonna Newman as CEO and Marnix Borghouts as the new CFO. Lex Hoefsloot, our founding CEO, will remain with the company to support a smooth transition and to focus on the longer-term potential of the company. Bonna: “Lightyear has demonstrated how highly-efficient electric vehicles combined with on-board solar will accelerate the energy transition and benefit the world. Lightyear has set the stage for a new era of solar-powered mobility. I look forward to partnering our amazing team with the automotive industry to ensure the best on-board solar technology is available to everyone.”  Read more in our latest press release ↓ https://lnkd.in/eAwdf79m #solar #solarcar #sev #cleanmobility #solarmobility #onboardsolar #innovation #efficiency #electriccars #automotive #automotiveindustry

A warm welcome to our newest strategic investors from South Korea We are pleased to announce an investment from the South Korean investment funds, Sunbo Angel Partners and Lighthouse Combined Investment. "We strongly believe in the value that Lightyear brings in these crucial times and its power to steer the market towards efficient solar electric vehicles, ” says Young Chan Choi, CEO of Sunbo Angel Partners. With strong ties to South Korea's automotive industry, the investment strengthens our mission to pioneer highly efficient solar vehicle technology. We're grateful for their support and look forward to leveraging their expertise and ecosystem for mutual growth. Read more in our latest press release ↓ https://lnkd.in/e8bt8AEf #innovation #cleanmobility #solar #sev #cleanmobility #solarmobility #positiveimpact