EV, Toyota and solar

Toyota's self-charging concept EV could help you tackle the daily commute on solar power alone
According to the Japanese marque, the styling is inspired by a jet helmet and the interior has been packaged for maximum space. There’s room in there for two adults, but it can also swallow a wheelchair, with wheels removed, and longer pieces of flat pack furniture thanks to a folding passenger seat.
Toyota’s new FT-Me is much more than a micro EV, it even has a solar roof
What exactly is the FT-Me, and why do we need one? Toyota unveiled a new micro EV on Thursday, dubbed the FT-Me. It’s small, but Toyota is hyping it up as an affordable alternative. It even has a solar roof to boost range.
Toyota 2-seater EV concept focuses on accessibility and solar charging
Toyota's just unveiled a quadricycle concept that I really hope it gets around to building. The compact FT-Me seats two, takes up just half a parking space, and is designed to offer plenty of flexibility in a small package.
This tiny Toyota EV comes with a solar roof
Toyota has unveiled its latest electric vehicle (EV), the FT-Me, a compact urban-friendly hatchback. At less than 2,500mm long, it is smaller than Japan's kei cars and even the original Smart ForTwo. The automaker claims that this pint-sized EV only requires half of a standard parking space due to its size.
Toyota presents the FT-Me urban compact EV
With the FT-Me concept car, Toyota Motor Europe is demonstrating its vision for fully electric and affordable micromobility. With a length of less than 2.50
Toyota FT-Me Concept Previews Sub-2.5-Meters Urban EV
The roof-mounted solar panels could add enough range to cover your daily commute, without the need of a charger
Toyota’s cute FT-Me concept is a city EV without compromise
Toyota FT-Me mobility concept revealed► Aimed at Ami, Spring and quadricycle► With a when, not if production date Toyota’s ‘new mobility’ department has been busy creating this: the FT-Me. It’s a cutesy and customisable microcar designed for the city – and Toyota intends to productionise it.
Toyota Goes Micro with the FT-Me Concept
Me, a micro-car concept. The tiny EV seats two and is limited to 45 km/h (28 mph). It's envisioned as a mobility solution for teens or restricted urban areas. Much as we love cars, we don't want them everywhere.
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It was a historic failure — Not hydrogen, not electricity, just sunlight to power a car
Lightyear abandoned its solar car project due to cost and efficiency challenges, shifting to solar charging systems for EVs.
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“100 Wh Per Mile Is Crazy”: Aptera’s Solar EV Breaks Efficiency Records in Mojave Desert Testing, But Skepticism Remains
Wh per mile is crazy,’ says one fan of the Aptera Solar EV, which just broke efficiency records in Mojave Desert testing.
Toyota FT-Me: A Two-Seat Electric City Car With No Pedals
In addition to the C-HR+ and the improved bZ4X, Toyota is also presenting a new entry-level electric model: the FT-Me. However, the two-seater electric vehicle for the city is still in the design ...
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Aptera tests solar-powered EV, after dropping in-wheel motors
The efficiency-focused startup last year cut out the hub motors it made a buzz about; now it's tested the new drivetrain.