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Valmet Automotive will start making the Sion in the second half of 2023, according to Sono Motors—at the same facility as the Lightyear One solar car.

The Munich-based fledgling solar-car maker is working toward a finalized design, with complete and test vehicles, and it still plans to make the Sion in 2023.

The Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car hasn't started production, but its Dutch maker is already planning a second, more-affordable model. In a keynote presentation earlier this month, Lightyear confirmed plans to launch a second EV, appropriately dubbed Lightyear Two, in late 2024 or...

A coordinated home-energy ecosystem is set up to be a great complement to the Ioniq 5 EV, with solar, energy storage, and more.

With its optional solar coverage, Aptera claims that even in Ireland owners would be able to get up to 20 miles a day from the sun.

An alliance between SunPower and Wallbox is one of several deals suggesting there's a big future for EVs and home solar functioning together.

Lightyear has proven the worth of its design in real-world conditions, but it's aiming for improvement before this model heads to production.

A 54-kwh LFP pack replaces a 35-kwh lithium-ion pack in the Sion, allowing a boost in range to about 189 miles.

The startup's second incarnation is claiming some impressive acceleration, handling, and braking for its 1,000-mile solar electric car.

A crowdfunded solar car with a very small budget has managed to move ahead with its production-bound prototype—and plans to build it.

The road-surface solar panels might power streetlights or serve with energy storage as backup for grid outages.

The Terravis solar tonneau will be aimed not just as a feature for upcoming electric trucks, but as an accessory for gas trucks.

An electric car and home solar might look more attractive with a home energy system—and it will potentially save families money along the way.

The Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car is in development, so the Dutch automaker is testing its solar roof on the Model 3.

The solar array was recently approved by the Trump administration and will offset the greenhouse gas emissions of 83,000 cars.

A producer is lined up for the key component on the Lightyear One electric car—its solar roof system.

The Solar Roof System in the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a first—for the brand, and for the market. Does it really boost gas mileage?

Renewable energy will power GM's vehicle development facilities, and assembly plants, with a new commitment to public utility DTE.

Thin-film solar-cell tech has helped produce a car-cover accessory that can provide miles of range from a sunny day but retract in place when not needed.

A company aims to make the driveway a very productive part of your home—enough to power your whole house, potentially.