Analysis

September 24, 2021

Flying, morphing and sun-powered — really futuristic cars are coming

These will be available to buy from next year


This is the final part of our 3-part series profiling 12 companies that show us the future of the car.   

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Lightyear One solar-powered car
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Rafal Budweil with his Triggo car
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Triggo rear view
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Triggo in traffic
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