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 ...

Aptera, the company behind a highly efficient electric vehicle capable of charging from the sun, is about to go public, but its approach raises concerns. Is it the end of another solar car project?

INTI, a solar-powered car, was unveiled with a 25 mph top speed and a 70-mile range. The car, priced at $21,950, charges in two days of sunlight or five hours plugged in. Production is slated to begin ...

The University of Michigan student-run solar car team took home the gold covering 2095.5 miles (3372 km) at 37.51 mph (60.3 kmph) over 8 days in the latest Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024. The ...

Japan’s Nissan Motor Corporation announced it will show a prototype solar PV-equipped version of its Sakura Kei electric vehicle (EV) at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025. The Sakura, which ...

CES is usually a great time for companies to show off things they are working on. This includes products that will actually make it to the market and products that are futuristic concepts. At CES 2025 ...

TL;DR: A wave of innovation among US startups is pushing solar-powered driving closer to mainstream reality. Companies are developing vehicles and accessories that harness sunlight to cover a ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Teams from two South African universities have taken solar-powered cars to Australia to compete in an international rally and showcase their ...

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 ...