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Why don't we use solar to power our electric cars?

For years, we've been watching as solar-powered race cars travel at relatively high rates of speed for hours on end – as long as the sun happens to be shining, of course. In fact, the World Solar Challenge has been taking place in Australia every few years since 1987, and the actual vehicles competing in the event got so fast that race organizers eventually had to alter the rules in the name of safety back in 2005. Since these solar-powered racers had gotten so fast and capable that in 2007 the World Solar Challenge altered its ... Read more →

Seat Brisa and Duna concepts point the way to solar power Jeremy Korzeniewski

At this point, vehicles covered in solar panels aren't yet able to offer a viable alternative to the fossil fuel-powered cars and trucks that we currently rely on. There's hope that this fact ...

Phylla EV officially unveiled and driven in Turin Jeremy Korzeniewski

We first took a look at the Phylla 2+2 electric vehicle back in May. Back then, it was nothing but a series of ideas, plans and renderings. Now, though, it's been realized in the metal (and ...

Sunmotor Group to introduce solar car this year Jeremy Korzeniewski

We just got tipped that Sunmotor, an electric vehicle hopeful based in Boston, plans to release its first product in America. It's solar and electric powered car ain't pretty, that's for sure. In ...

Nelson Kruschandl shows how to make a solar car on the cheap Jeremy Korzeniewski

Why don't we use solar to power our electric cars? 6 months ago on Autoblog Green

Seat Brisa and Duna concepts point the way to solar power 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

At this point, vehicles covered in solar panels aren't yet able to offer a viable alternative to the fossil fuel-powered cars and trucks that we currently rely on. There's hope that this fact will someday change, but that date's still a way off in the future. Regardless, we can still have some ...

Phylla EV officially unveiled and driven in Turin 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

We first took a look at the Phylla 2+2 electric vehicle back in May. Back then, it was nothing but a series of ideas, plans and renderings. Now, though, it's been realized in the metal (and composites, we're sure) and has been officially unveiled at the Turin Environment Park, and it has also ...

Sunmotor Group to introduce solar car this year 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

We just got tipped that Sunmotor, an electric vehicle hopeful based in Boston, plans to release its first product in America. It's solar and electric powered car ain't pretty, that's for sure. In side profile from wheel-to-wheel, you'll notice that Sunmotor's car is a clear smart fortwo knock-off. ...

Nelson Kruschandl shows how to make a solar car on the cheap 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Wanna build a solar car? Good new for you, then! Nelson Kruschandl has set up a website where he gives you the ins and outs of solar car construction. Sure, there's plenty of power available from the sun, the tricky part is harnessing enough of it to get anywhere. Therefore, lightweight parts and ...

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