From the Editor's Desk

This Cargo E-Bike Will be the First to Run on Solar Power

Infinite Mobility, an e-bike startup out of Norway, revealed its solar-powered cargo e-bike called the Inga. We’ve seen plenty of cargo e-bikes out there trying to replace EVs, but we’ve yet to discover e-bikes with solar panels. That’s not surprising since most e-bikes feature a minimalist design that can’t accommodate something as bulky as solar panels.

However, the storage box on a cargo e-bike is a perfect place to slap on some solar panels. The e-bike startup claims that a few hours in the sun is more than enough to cover your daily commuting needs. If that sounds familiar, it’s because the Inga reminds us of another ambitious idea called the Lightyear 2. While that solar-powered EV has since been scrapped, the Inga seems like a much more achievable design.

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