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?

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 ...

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 ...

More than 30 college teams are showing off their innovations in solar car technology this week at a three-day race in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Thirty college teams competed in a three-day race over ...

Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) market is accelerating rapidly — projected to reach $4.2 billion by 2030, more than double its current value, according to market research firm Mordor Intelligence. Yet ...

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 ...

CES 2026 made it clear that solar technology is no longer just about putting panels on rooftops and waiting for the sun to do the rest. Across the show floor, companies showcased systems that move, ...