Finally an electric car that focuses on efficiency over the pointless and mostly unuseable in everyday driving power and acceleration figures. If EV's are supposed to be better for the environment then making them efficient has to be the priority.
This is true BUT power and acceleration SELLS. Tesla proved it. Without the HALO-car modelS the popularity of BEV's might not have taken off. If Tesla had made a car like Lightyear0 back in 2010 it probably would have flopped. But we live in 2022 and the time is probably right for cars like Lightyear0 and Mercedes EQXX for the high-end market. And Sonomotors Sion for the mid-market.
@@jfv65 I wish the Model 3 was like this. Elon could have made it like this and every tesla fanboys would have loved it just like the cybertruck. This would permit more cars for the same batteries production.
indeed, but aerodynamics can also help optimise acceleration and power figures, so it's a win win for companies to emphasize on aerodynamics regardless
@@namenotshown9277 in wikipedia "The bodywork had undergone wind tunnel testing at the Politecnico di Torino facilities, with tests showing a drag coefficient of Cd=0.14 on a one-fifth scale model of the car.[5] By comparison, a 2017 Tesla Model 3 has a drag coefficient of Cd=0.23.[6]"
It's a very clever approach. I hope it works. They are selling this speciality car in Europe for $250K as financing to fund version 2 global car for $25-30K. It'll probably have some mirrors ;-)
Sometimes it is necessary to break the rules or think outside the box. The car can look like a Mercedes as the glass window is just the roof, side glass panel doors, glass panel boot and front bonnet. The rear window will be clear. Side mirrors will be included instead of cameras
The most aerodynamic car in production is for so far I know the Aptera EV solarcar. 0.11 drag. Voor zover ik weet is de Aptera EV zonneauto het meest aerodynamische productievoeruig. 0.11 luchtweerstand.
@@Eh.He. So, let's say Lightyear chose to remove one rear wheel and slide the other one to the center, with NO OTHER CHANGES to the vehicle. Would it suddenly also be a motorcycle? Clearly, other factors also matter beyond the number of wheels. If a 3-wheel vehicle meets ALL automotive crash and safety requirements, shouldn't that be enough to call it an automobile? Aptera is the ONLY 3-wheel vehicle maker whose vehicle will meet ALL automotive standards. Except for the number of wheels.
@@flymypg Buddy, I'm just saying what the law thinks of Aptera that's all. And since the law thinks Aptera is a motorcycle, then Lightyear can name their car the most aerodynamic production car in history.
Wind noise will be reduced also. Look are fashioneable, I remember finding the new pruis looking soo bad to me and my friend said that I would get used to it. I was partly right, I fing it ok now.
@@Sam-gf1eb Personally, I don't drive a pickup and I'm against this type of car. I've been following Lightyear since its inception because I'm all for solar source energy. It is free, clean and accessible to everyone. That said, I had already told the Lightyear team that the look is 80% of the sales decision. There was better to do on this subject despite the technical constraints of solar capture. Best
Finally an electric car that focuses on efficiency over the pointless and mostly unuseable in everyday driving power and acceleration figures.
If EV's are supposed to be better for the environment then making them efficient has to be the priority.
This is true BUT power and acceleration SELLS. Tesla proved it. Without the HALO-car modelS the popularity of BEV's might not have taken off.
If Tesla had made a car like Lightyear0 back in 2010 it probably would have flopped.
But we live in 2022 and the time is probably right for cars like Lightyear0 and Mercedes EQXX for the high-end market.
And Sonomotors Sion for the mid-market.
Couldn't agree more.
@@jfv65 I wish the Model 3 was like this. Elon could have made it like this and every tesla fanboys would have loved it just like the cybertruck.
This would permit more cars for the same batteries production.
Hybrid. Not EVs
indeed, but aerodynamics can also help optimise acceleration and power figures, so it's a win win for companies to emphasize on aerodynamics regardless
I love watching this car being developed and fine tuned. It is truly impressive. I look forward to driving one.
Great going Light Year Team👍
also the 2000 General Motors Precept had a drag coefficient of 0.16
Die rand om het nummerbord, die zorgt ook voor 'drag'!
What do you mean? the 1954 Fiat turbina has a drag coefficient of 0.14...
0.23 on wikipedia page
@@namenotshown9277 in wikipedia "The bodywork had undergone wind tunnel testing at the Politecnico di Torino facilities, with tests showing a drag coefficient of Cd=0.14 on a one-fifth scale model of the car.[5] By comparison, a 2017 Tesla Model 3 has a drag coefficient of Cd=0.23.[6]"
How many more MPG would a gas car get?
Well, considering an electric vehicle doesn't get any gallons at all... I guess... all of them.
Love❤ from India🇮🇳.
Love it!
At least one manufacturer that take this seriously !
PLEASE MAKE THIS AVAILABLE IN THE U.S.!
I second that motion!!!!
No.. this car only available in Asia and EU
@@isDatBoi I know! That's why I was requesting that they make it available in the U.S.! 🫣
It's a very clever approach. I hope it works. They are selling this speciality car in Europe for $250K as financing to fund version 2 global car for $25-30K. It'll probably have some mirrors ;-)
You have $300,000 dollars to purchase it anyways? or even the money to import it to the U.S. if necessary?
I'm a former lab technician and love to see what the process is in testing this car. Thank you for sharing, it's very impressive.
Former "lab technician"? Very broad. Lab tech in what? You can be a lab tech studying mice.
@@mamixon100 he probably means something related to car industry.
Looks like a copy of the Mercedes Benz EQXX
it looks like a 90s concept car
Sometimes it is necessary to break the rules or think outside the box. The car can look like a Mercedes as the glass window is just the roof, side glass panel doors, glass panel boot and front bonnet. The rear window will be clear. Side mirrors will be included instead of cameras
Why don't they make a boat tail bullet shaped car?
Not practical. Try driving one. And fitting parts in.
please make a car which resists to UV of sun
The most aerodynamic car in production is for so far I know the Aptera EV solarcar. 0.11 drag.
Voor zover ik weet is de Aptera EV zonneauto het meest aerodynamische productievoeruig. 0.11 luchtweerstand.
Claimed but not proven. Compare the adults in this video to the childish idiots in the Aptera videos.
GM did this years ago. Destroyed.
Aptera Aptera Aptera :)
Aptera is legally considered a motorcycle, not a car.
@@Eh.He. So, let's say Lightyear chose to remove one rear wheel and slide the other one to the center, with NO OTHER CHANGES to the vehicle. Would it suddenly also be a motorcycle? Clearly, other factors also matter beyond the number of wheels. If a 3-wheel vehicle meets ALL automotive crash and safety requirements, shouldn't that be enough to call it an automobile? Aptera is the ONLY 3-wheel vehicle maker whose vehicle will meet ALL automotive standards. Except for the number of wheels.
@@flymypg Buddy, I'm just saying what the law thinks of Aptera that's all. And since the law thinks Aptera is a motorcycle, then Lightyear can name their car the most aerodynamic production car in history.
@@Eh.He. Reality and Aptera fans are not a good mix.
2nd most aerodynamic car. Aptera is #1
Aptera is legally considered a motorcycle. That's why Lightyear 0 would be considered the worlds most aerodynamic car.
And Aptera not proven. Plus center 3rd wheel is horrible idea for snow. Plus the Aptera is prohibitively wide for some markets.
@@artsmith103 seems I'm following artsmith around the internet! hi art
Get any high end sports car.
Now remove the rearview mirrors.
Pretty much the same result. You're welcome
hahaha
no.
Too bad the profile is so ugly
Disagree. It looks beautiful. The clean, simple lines remind me of what we see in a dolphin's design.
Beauty is subjective. If efficiency and low drag coefficients are your metric, then this thing is sexy af.
Wind noise will be reduced also.
Look are fashioneable, I remember finding the new pruis looking soo bad to me and my friend said that I would get used to it. I was partly right, I fing it ok now.
Yeah Armand I'm sorry it doesn't look like the pickup truck you drive everywhere.
@@Sam-gf1eb Personally, I don't drive a pickup and I'm against this type of car. I've been following Lightyear since its inception because I'm all for solar source energy. It is free, clean and accessible to everyone. That said, I had already told the Lightyear team that the look is 80% of the sales decision. There was better to do on this subject despite the technical constraints of solar capture. Best
looks decent too to be honest. Not an EV guy but I like it. Not like I'll ever own a $300,000 dollar car though.