No, Tesla didn’t build this bizarre Cybertruck-inspired solar EV: this BMW-backed solar car project uses the sun’s rays to commute for free
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| Publication time | Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:16:11 +0000 |
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Vehicle Tech Hybrid & Electric Vehicles No, Tesla didn’t build this bizarre Cybertruck-inspired solar EV: this BMW-backed solar car project uses the sun’s rays to commute for free News By Leon Poultney Published 10 August 2026 Clemson’s Deep Orange program creates fully functional solar car When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: BMW/Clemson University) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Deep Orange 17 is claimed to generate more electricity than it uses The BMW-backed project uses 1,700 photovoltaic cells The prototype is based on an average…
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