In April, microcar manufacturer Waev announced it would be adding rooftop solar panels as an option for its GEM electric vehicles (EVs), Electrek reports. GEM microcars, also called low-speed vehicles or neighborhood EVs, are lightweight, efficient vehicles designed for use over short distances, Electrek explains.
Waev expects this feature to produce enough energy for 4.3 to 12.4 extra miles of range each day.
As American cars and trucks continue to bloat, growing longer and wider decade over decade while roads and parking spaces stay the same size, there may be hope glimmering on the horizon: tiny electric vehicles. I’m not talking about small cars. I’m talking about tiny ones – micro-cars, if you will.
Solar panels for GEM’s low-speed, electric-powered vehicles are the latest innovation from the well-known Anaheim-based brand.
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Waev, the maker of the popular GEM neighborhood electric vehicle, has just announced a new solar panel option that turns the roof of its EVs into a convenient energy source.
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Custom roof panels maximize off-grid charging efficiency and sustainability. Anaheim, Calif., April 26, 2023 – Harness the power of the sun to charge your GEM electric vehicle with new, high-efficiency and fully integrated solar panels. The thoughtfully designed, custom-fit panels are available as a factory option on GEM e4, e6 and eL XD vehicles, model
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A breakdown of common concerns surrounding electric vehicles, such as cost, range anxiety and infrastructure, and how to overcome them.
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GSE that utilizes lithium-ion batteries are becoming more prolific and offer ground service providers a number of positive benefits.
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With a number of Arizona cities and universities transforming their fleet of vehicles to EVs, a number of electric fleet vehicles are on display in Tempe, as part of an expo.
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Recently, senior RSG contributor Sergio Avedian attended Curbivore 2023, the preeminent conference for discussing commerce at the curb, micromobility, and more. In the following recap, Sergio shares what he learned about commerce and transportation, including how cities are re-imagining streets, plus innovative companies seeking to make things easier, faster and safer for all.
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