Aptera Motors says its solar-powered vehicle, the Aptera, can travel up to 40 miles a day on sunlight alone, on top of a 400-mile battery range. (Video: Zoë Meyers/The Washington Post) Test-driving a ...

At CES 2025, I took a ride in an electric car that you’d almost never have to plug in. Yes, your read that correctly. The Aptera Solar EV is keen to ditch the plug entirely, and it’s hardly for the ...

Solar-powered cars face significant challenges due to limited space for solar panels and high energy requirements for driving. Some companies, like Lightyear, are developing solar EVs but face ...

From humble beginnings as the solar hot dog cooker guys, all the way through to full-blown solarized camping trailers and tiny homes, GoSun has developed a knack for creating unique products that put ...

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 ...

In a relatively short period of time, electric vehicles have managed to become an important pillar of the auto industry. Yet, despite the clear advantages over their ICE-powered counterparts, EV ...

I upgraded a recent family camping trip with Jackery's portable solar generator, and it became a totally essential tool.