Solar power is abundant and readily available, so why don't cars use it? With electric cars becoming more popular and a shift towards renewable energy sources is taking place, an obvious question ...

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 ...

Solar-powered cars aren’t new. The real challenge isn’t harnessing sunlight – well, the source is quite abundant – but doing it without making the car look like a science project. Most solar panels ...

With a new year comes a new season of solar car racing! The official dates for the 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) have been released.

Aptera Motors has announced the pricing of a new $9 million public offering, and the terms are putting significant pressure on the stock today. The solar electric vehicle startup is issuing shares at ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I love cars and have for as long as I can remember. My ideal ride is a sharp-dressed station wagon of some ilk with a manual transmission. And ...

A self-charging Nissan Ariya concept has just been unveiled in the United Kingdom, with the in-built solar system capable of delivering up to 23km of range per day in ideal conditions. The car ...

Powerful solar activity released by the sun reached Earth Monday, causing colorful auroral displays and GPS issues for aircraft, according to the National Weather Service’s Space Weather Prediction ...

Cars spend a lot of time outside and that presents a big opportunity for electric vehicles equipped with solar panels. A number of automakers have explored the idea and Nissan is revisiting it with an ...

The cost of car repairs jumped 5% from July to August 2025, according to the Department of Labor's Consumer Price Index, marking the largest one-month increase on record. Year over year, repairs are ...

With a new administration in the White House for 2025, the U.S. auto industry spent much of the year grappling with tariffs and manufacturing challenges. An eventful 2025 on the policy front, slowing ...