Yingli Green Energy this afternoon warned that its Q4 solar module shipments were down close to 30%, worse than its previous forecast for a percentage drop in the low-to-mid 20s.
The i3 will be powered by huge lithium-ion batteries positioned under the floorboards (a distribution of weight that eases handling) with a drive system, chassis and energy storage unit all incorporated into a body module made of aluminium.
The solar technology enables an efficient module, portable, and lightweight to convert solar energy into electricity under a wide range of environmental conditions.
Declining module prices are expected to help drive down the costs of solar energy and eventually make it competitive with traditional sources of energy such as coal and gas power plants, even without government subsidies.