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 ...

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 ...

We spent $1,780 to power our house and three electric cars in 2025. We saved $6,341 in 2025 by powering our home and cars with solar energy. That’s $528 a month that we can now spend on anything other ...

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 ...

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 ...

First, the COVID-19 pandemic cut their middle school and freshmen years short. Then the pandemic complicated and delayed the plans these engineering-inclined high school students had for building ...

How would you like to drive a car that runs on sunlight? Sounds cool, right? Well, that’s what the Solar City micro EV from Squad Mobility can do for you. It’s a small, cheap, and green car that can ...

Hunter Geisel is a digital producer at CBS Miami. Hunter has previously produced digital content for local and national outlets, covering several topics from breaking news and current events to ...

This solar-powered car's narrow streamlined shape and lightweight carbon fiber exterior helped it take home the top prize at the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge: Every two years, engineering ...

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 ...

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 ...