There are several electric cars with solar panels available today — some recharge the smaller 12-volt battery that runs your air conditioning, while others can top you up with a few miles of electric ...

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 talk a lot at SHIFT about materials innovation, especially advancements in battery ingredients, size, and range. Battery electric cars are growing mainstream with firm commitments from OEMs to ...

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 ...

Driving an electric vehicle powered by solar energy combines the climate and economic benefits of clean energy and clean transportation. “Driving on sunshine” also makes it possible for you to be self ...

It takes about a year and a half to complete, and every student has a job. The Okemos Solar Racing Club puts in the hours to get it done.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – “There’s just something really cool about a car that the only energy it takes in is by the sun, they’re near-silent, and they look like nothing else on the road,” said William ...

Solar panels on the roofs of existing electric vehicles can extend a car’s range up to 2 miles per day. The dream of solar cars has been around for decades. In recent years, as solar technology has ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Zoe Thomas: This is your Tech News Briefing for Wednesday, November 10th. I'm Zoe ...

You can save a little power in a lot of places. These solar gadgets cover household cooling, portable power, trickle charging ...