A handful of startups will soon sell technologies that can power a substantial portion of a driver’s daily mileage with nothing but abundant, free sunlight. Aptera Motors needed automotive-grade solar ...

Finally, a major automaker figured out how to blend solar tech into an EV without making it look like a science fair project, but it’s still very much a concept. Solar-powered cars struggle with ...

The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia tests the limits of solar power in futuristic race car designs. Competitors from around the globe build vehicles which travel nearly 2,000 miles ...

DARWIN, Australia & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Power Integrations (POWI) is rolling out a new reference design kit tailored specifically for solar-powered race cars as 37 student teams ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Solar-powered cars have been little more than ...

What Happened: Nissan just showed off a pretty wild new idea for its electric cars. They’re calling it the “Ao-Solar Extender,” and it’s basically a solar-powered charger that’s built right into the ...

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Listen and subscribe to Opening Bid Unfiltered on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Aptera Motors (SEV) is being fueled by the sun — and a ...