There's a need for city cars to reduce congestion and help people get around urban environments more easily and SQUAD is the first-ever solar city car. This innovation in sustainable transportation is coming to CES 2023 and it is expected to hit the market in 2024. Currently, SQUAD is available for pre-order and it is priced starting at $6,250.
This capable city car offers all of the flexibility of a car without the need for diesel, gas or an outlet. Equipped with rooftop solar panel and a battery that can travel up to 62 miles on a full charge, SQUAD charges itself as it drives in the daylight.
Although individual drivers will benefit from this solar city car, this creation by Squad Mobility was mindfully made for shared mobility. The company says, "We are seeing a tremendous interest from the USA, specifically for markets such as sharing platforms, gated communities, campuses, seaside resorts, tourism, company terrains, hotels and resorts, amusement parks and inner-city services."
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Urban Vehicles - The development of sustainable, solar-powered urban vehicles could revolutionize transportation, reduce congestion, and help combat climate change.
2. Shared Mobility - The rise of shared mobility services facilitated by solar-powered vehicles could provide an efficient, affordable, and eco-friendly transportation solution for urban areas.
3. Innovative Sustainability Solutions - The emergence of solar-powered city cars is just one example of a growing trend towards innovative sustainability solutions that could disrupt a range of industries and sectors.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry stands to benefit significantly from the development of innovative, electric vehicles powered by renewable energy sources, such as solar power.
2. Transportation - The transportation industry could be transformed by the adoption of sustainable, shared mobility services based on solar-powered vehicles.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - The tourism and hospitality industries could leverage solar-powered city cars to provide eco-friendlier transportation options for guests, reduce their carbon footprint, and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.