Sun-driven car prototypes have been around for more than 50 years, but at-scale production of these designs wasn’t available until recently. Now, with major improvements in lithium battery ...

Solar cars exist. The best place to see them is the World Solar Challenge, a race that’s held every two years in Australia. Competitors have to drive about 1,870 miles (3,000 kilometers), from Darwin ...

Solar panels in cars can provide extra range and reduce dependence on traditional charging methods. Some cars, like the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Toyota Prius Prime, offer solar roofs to generate ...

Solar-powered cars face significant challenges due to limited space for solar panels and high energy requirements for driving. Some companies, like Lightyear, are developing solar EVs but face ...

Solar cars have been part of the automotive conversation for decades at this point, but consumer versions have yet to truly take off. With market entrants from Aptera and Lightyear still en route, the ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

California-based Aptera, the first mass producer of solar electric vehicles, plans to bring its three-wheeled cars to Florida in 2026, offering drivers a vehicle that runs primarily on solar power.

It is a car that runs on free energy, but it is far from free. The Lightyear 0 is an all-electric four-door equipped with an array of over 50 square feet of solar panels on its hood and roof that the ...

Can electric cars be powered with solar panels? A view from the top of a red Hyundai 2022 Sonata Hybrid, showcasing its solar power roof. There are several electric cars with solar panels available ...

Don't go thinking that you can slap one on the back and never plug in your Rivian again. It's a great idea, but it does have ...

Solar cars exist. The best place to see them is the World Solar Challenge, a race that’s held every two years in Australia. Competitors have to drive about 1,870 miles (3,000 kilometers), from Darwin ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Solar cars exist. The best place to see them is the World Solar Challenge, a race that’s held every two years in Australia. Competitors have ...