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World’s first ‘Solar City Car’ promises to revolutionize urban travel

Billed as being something between an expensive bike and a cheap car, the Squad Mobility vehicle’s solar panel roof provides enough energy to cover 20km. Squad Mobility

VIDEO: Billed as being something between an expensive bike and a cheap car, the Squad Mobility vehicle’s solar panel roof provides enough energy to cover 20km a day, while a replaceable battery increases its range to 100km and two electric motors at the back means it can reach a maximum speed of 45 km/h.

Car fan converts old Maluch into classy electric motor with 6,000 PLN makeover

A motoring enthusiast from Lower Silesia has proved the old adage of turning water into wine after converting an old Fiat 126p he bought for 1 PLN into a sparkling modern electric car for 6,000 PLN (1,300 EUR).

Polish e-car batteries set to become export hit - daily

Poland could become a European centre for the production of electric car batteries on the back a flourishing export market, a leading newspaper has reported.

Popularity of electric cars in Poland continues to grow

The number of electric cars in Poland exceeded 20,000 in 2020, with nearly half of them being registered last year.

Mercedes-Benz prepares for launch of electric battery production in Poland

German automotive company Mercedes-Benz will launch the production of electric car batteries at its plant in the Polish south-western town of Jawor in October

Driving force: one firm hopes to revive the Polish automotive industry with electric vehicles based on 50s classic

TFN visited FSO Syrena to find out how a car from 1955 is the inspiration behind a brand-new new electric vehicle.

Sleek, elegant and drop dead gorgeous, the Izera electric car is everything hoped for… and more

Revealed today, the new electric cars from ElectroMobility Poland features state-of-the-art technology, are capable of reaching 0 to 100 km/hr in less than eight seconds, can go up to 400 km on a single charge, and users can “communicate” with the vehicles using either apps, LCD touchscreens or their voice.

Production of VW’s eCrafter launched in Poland

Volkswagen Poznań, a Polish unit of the German car maker, has launched regular production of VW electric Crafter model at its Września plant, western Poland, the company announced.

Polish firm builds first electric delivery van with state support

The FSE company, based in the southern Polish city of Bielsko-Biala, has built the country's first electric delivery van thanks to PLN 4.5 mln (EUR 1.05 mln) in support from the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR).

Out of Africa - in an electric car: The Polish explorer who drove across Africa in search of clean energy

His grandfather was a renowned explorer, prolific writer and author of the film-inspiring book Squadron 303. But after taking 97 days to drive 15,176km across Africa in an electric car, Arkady Fiedler (jnr) is pretty impressive too. The First News went to meet him.

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History | Life

Life of richest Pole to have ever lived after he won 774 kilos of gold in a casino is explored in riveting new book

A high-living bon vivant, Karol Jaroszyński’s youth was characterised by wild spending and long nights in Europe’s most glamorous casinos. And then he literally broke the bank of Monte Carlo by winning 774 kilos of gold at the roulette table.

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Exclusive

Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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