Sono Motors' PV-powered EV opens for pre-orders

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Drivers can now reserve the novel electric car with built-in solar panels for as little as €500

A family-sized electric car with built-in solar panels looks set to hit European roads within the next two years after its developers opened it up for pre-orders late last week. German start-up Sono...

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