Solar-powered cars remain elusive in 2026, but one Chinese company recently revealed that its solar car roofs are ready for mass production. Here's the scoop.

Aptera has signed a manufacturing programme worth up to $44mn with Shanghai's Launch Design, while its filings warn it may ...

California-based Aptera plans to bring its three-wheeled solar electric vehicles to Florida in 2026, with a launch price reportedly around $40,000. The "Solar Sunbather" can travel up to 40 miles on ...

In brief: Solar-powered cars are still not practical at full scale. Panels are cheaper and more efficient than they used to be, but they do not generate enough energy to move a standard vehicle over ...