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Lightyear welcomes Koenigsegg as partner and investor

Lightyear welcomes Koenigsegg as partner and investor

Helmond, the Netherlands and Ängelholm, Sweden, July, 2022 – Koenigsegg, megacar manufacturer, and purveyor of cutting-edge mobility technology, has invested in Lightyear, the Netherlands-based high-tech company developing the world’s first solar vehicle. The investment is part of a more extensive technology-sharing partnership in which the two automakers will share proprietary and patented information. The exchange of knowledge should enable the development of ultra-efficient vehicles and the commitment to jointly develop new automotive technologies.

Lightyear is known for the development of the Lightyear 0, the world’s first solar car, which was launched on June 9, 2022, and will enter production this fall. Lightyear 0 features five square meters of patented, double curved solar arrays, allowing the vehicle to charge itself while commuting or simply parked outdoors. In optimal conditions, this enables Lightyear 0 to power itself with 70 kilometers of range per day on top of its estimated 625 kilometers WLTP range. Koenigsegg’s technologies will be applied to further improve the energy efficiency of Lightyear’s second model, Lightyear 2, slated to enter production in late 2024 or early 2025.

Koenigsegg is top of the food chain in the field of high-performance sports cars. I’ve always admired their blend of incredible performance, design, and sustainable technology – this partnership shows we are clearly on the right track,” says Lex Hoefsloot, Co-Founder and CEO of Lightyear. “I’m incredibly excited to be able to tap into decades of experience in designing and building aspirational cars, and look forward to working closely with Christian and his team to drive real change in the industry together.

Pushing boundaries and breaking records: Koenigsegg Megacars

Though best known for its ultimate performance megacars, Koenigsegg has a long history of developing and commercializing sustainable mobility technologies. Since its founding, Koenigsegg’s no-compromise philosophy has been the impetus behind the company’s patented innovations, such as its ”rocket” catalytic converter, the supercharger response system, and a variable geometry turbo system.

The automotive industry is going through a massive transition to sustainable fuel and technology,” says Christian Koenigegg, CEO and Founder of Koenigsegg. “Lex and his team have developed transformative technologies, and this partnership with Lightyear will ensure our products remain on the bleeding edge, which is great news for our customers.”

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Lightyear welcomes Koenigsegg as partner and investor

Lightyear welcomes Koenigsegg as partner and investor

Helmond, the Netherlands and Ängelholm, Sweden, July, 2022 – Koenigsegg, megacar manufacturer, and purveyor of cutting-edge mobility technology, has invested in Lightyear, the Netherlands-based high-tech company developing the world’s first solar vehicle. The investment is part of a more extensive technology-sharing partnership in which the two automakers will share proprietary and patented information. The exchange of knowledge should enable the development of ultra-efficient vehicles and the commitment to jointly develop new automotive technologies.

Lightyear is known for the development of the Lightyear 0, the world’s first solar car, which was launched on June 9, 2022, and will enter production this fall. Lightyear 0 features five square meters of patented, double curved solar arrays, allowing the vehicle to charge itself while commuting or simply parked outdoors. In optimal conditions, this enables Lightyear 0 to power itself with 70 kilometers of range per day on top of its estimated 625 kilometers WLTP range. Koenigsegg’s technologies will be applied to further improve the energy efficiency of Lightyear’s second model, Lightyear 2, slated to enter production in late 2024 or early 2025.

Koenigsegg is top of the food chain in the field of high-performance sports cars. I’ve always admired their blend of incredible performance, design, and sustainable technology – this partnership shows we are clearly on the right track,” says Lex Hoefsloot, Co-Founder and CEO of Lightyear. “I’m incredibly excited to be able to tap into decades of experience in designing and building aspirational cars, and look forward to working closely with Christian and his team to drive real change in the industry together.

Pushing boundaries and breaking records: Koenigsegg Megacars

Though best known for its ultimate performance megacars, Koenigsegg has a long history of developing and commercializing sustainable mobility technologies. Since its founding, Koenigsegg’s no-compromise philosophy has been the impetus behind the company’s patented innovations, such as its ”rocket” catalytic converter, the supercharger response system, and a variable geometry turbo system.

The automotive industry is going through a massive transition to sustainable fuel and technology,” says Christian Koenigegg, CEO and Founder of Koenigsegg. “Lex and his team have developed transformative technologies, and this partnership with Lightyear will ensure our products remain on the bleeding edge, which is great news for our customers.”

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Lightyear da la bienvenida a Koenigsegg como socio e inversor

Lightyear da la bienvenida a Koenigsegg como socio e inversor

Helmond, Países Bajos y Ängelholm, Suecia, julio de 2022  : Koenigsegg, fabricante de megacoches y proveedor de tecnología de movilidad de vanguardia, ha invertido en Lightyear, la empresa de alta tecnología con sede en los Países Bajos que desarrolla el primer vehículo solar del mundo. La inversión es parte de una asociación de intercambio de tecnología más amplia en la que los dos fabricantes de automóviles compartirán información patentada y patentada. El intercambio de conocimientos debe permitir el desarrollo de vehículos ultraeficientes y el compromiso de desarrollar conjuntamente nuevas tecnologías de automoción.

Lightyear es conocido por el desarrollo del Lightyear 0, el primer automóvil solar del mundo, que se lanzó el 9 de junio de 2022 y entrará en producción este otoño. Lightyear 0 cuenta con cinco metros cuadrados de paneles solares de doble curva patentados, lo que permite que el vehículo se cargue solo mientras viaja o simplemente estacionado al aire libre. En condiciones óptimas, esto permite que Lightyear 0 se propulse con 70 kilómetros de alcance por día además de su alcance WLTP estimado de 625 kilómetros. Las tecnologías de Koenigsegg se aplicarán para mejorar aún más la eficiencia energética del segundo modelo de Lightyear, Lightyear 2, cuya producción está programada para finales de 2024 o principios de 2025.

“ Koenigsegg es la parte superior de la cadena alimentaria en el campo de los autos deportivos de alto rendimiento. Siempre he admirado su combinación de increíble rendimiento, diseño y tecnología sostenible: esta asociación muestra claramente que estamos en el camino correcto ”, dice Lex Hoefsloot, cofundador y director ejecutivo de Lightyear. “ Estoy increíblemente emocionado de poder aprovechar décadas de experiencia en el diseño y la construcción de automóviles aspiracionales, y espero trabajar en estrecha colaboración con Christian y su equipo para impulsar juntos un cambio real en la industria. 

Superando límites y batiendo récords: Koenigsegg Megacars

Aunque es mejor conocido por sus megaautos de alto rendimiento, Koenigsegg tiene una larga historia de desarrollo y comercialización de tecnologías de movilidad sostenible. Desde su fundación, la filosofía sin concesiones de Koenigsegg ha sido el ímpetu detrás de las innovaciones patentadas de la compañía, como su convertidor catalítico “cohete”, el sistema de respuesta del supercargador y un sistema turbo de geometría variable.

“ La industria automotriz está pasando por una transición masiva hacia el combustible y la tecnología sostenibles ”, dice Christian Koenigegg, director ejecutivo y fundador de Koenigsegg. “ Lex y su equipo han desarrollado tecnologías transformadoras, y esta asociación con Lightyear garantizará que nuestros productos se mantengan a la vanguardia, lo cual es una gran noticia para nuestros clientes ”.

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