Aptera’s chief executive has sparked a fresh debate about solar-powered mobility by claiming that his company’s three-wheeled ...

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 ...

I recently came across a September 18 article by the “future technology” editor at The Wall Street Journal, “Solar-Powered Cars and Trucks Are Almost Here” (sorry, behind paywall, but your local ...

DartSolar’s aftermarket rooftop-mounted solar panels can add up to 20 miles of range a day to some EVs. VIDEO: DartSolar A handful of startups will soon sell technologies that can power a substantial ...

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 ...

It has been a long, twisting journey for Aptera’s solar-powered EV (sEV), but we can at last report that the extraordinary futuristic car has taken a huge step toward mass production. Regular readers ...

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 ...

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 ...

I just met Jacob. He wears a lot of hats — a dozen to be exact. He’s known to balance all sorts of things on his head — bean bags, hats and whatever else his friends challenge him to do on a Friday ...

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 ...

Dutch startup Lightyear has been developing and refining its solar-powered car charging technology, working with a number of vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate its system. It announced a partnership ...