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 ...

The public relations enthusiasm comes around yet again for these vehicles, as it does for flying cars, but how realistic is ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Can electric cars be powered with solar panels? There are several electric cars with solar panels available today — some ...

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?

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 ...

Several solar-powered cars parked in front of the Missouri Capitol building Monday afternoon to charge before setting off for a farmer's market about 150 miles west. The American Solar Challenge is an ...

Nissan has unveiled an electric car with an extendable solar roof that allows it recharge on the road without plugging in.

DALLAS — The sun is creating punishing temperatures across Texas, but it’s also helping to fuel the state’s power grid -- and even cars. A group of North Texas high school students is two days into a ...

It’s the Fourth of July weekend, and solar-powered cars line up at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Teams from universities across the country have gathered ...