Lightyear shifts focus to solar roofs after bankruptcy and difficult…
The reorientation will probably lead to job losses at Lightyear, which currently has 90 employees. The promising Helmond start-up that has raised more than 200 million euros in…
Lightyear appoints Bernd Martens and John Heller as members…
Lightyear's choice to add Martens and Heller to the Supervisory Board is strategic. Lightyear is clearly taking steps to strengthen its position in the solar mobility market…
Dismissed at Lightyear builder Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki
The main reason for dismissal was a drop in car production volumes in 2023 in Finland. The fact that the Helmondse Lightyear 0 pulled the plug from production came as an extra blow on top of the…
Intellectual property of Lightyear may be in the parent company
Only investors can save the company. The bankruptcy is a blow to the ambitions of the Automotive Campus. As announced on January 23, they had to submit the request to…
Solar car Lightyear 0 immediately stops construction
Helmond-based company behind the solar car has financial problems. Lightyear 0 is built by Atlas Technologies, a subsidiary of Atlas Technologies Holding. The company, located at the Automotive Campus in Helmond…
Lightyear has signed contract with Leaseplan
Lightyear, the high-tech company developing the world's first long-range solar car, recently signed a contract with LeasePlan, one of the world's largest Car-as-a-Service companies. LeasePlan reserves 5.000 copies…
Lightyear expands with production location in Limburg
Lightyear, the Dutch pioneer in the field of solar cars, has found a production site to industrialize its solar cell technology and solar roofs. Lightyear recently moved into the building of…
Lightyear signs letter of intent with Valmet Automotive Inc.
Lightyear has signed a letter of intent with Valmet Automotive Inc., one of the world's largest automakers. The Finnish contract manufacturer will produce the Lightyear One series of the Dutch technology company. After…
Lightyear appoints Humbrecht as Head of Project Management
Lightyear, the high-tech company that develops solar cars, appoints Philippe Humbrecht as Head of Project Management. Humbrecht previously served as Head of Program Office at McLaren Automotive. With his…