Fisker Ocean electric SUV has solar roof that adds free 1,600km a year
Fisker unveils new video footage and specs for upcoming Fisker Ocean, dubbed “world’s most sustainable vehicle” thanks in part to full-length solar roof.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Driving on sunshine: Solar cars could be closer than you think
How close are we really to seeing solar cars? What would the benefits be, and for what price? And how far will they be able to drive?
Solar car maker Sono Motors crowdfunds $85 million
German solar car maker Sono Motors exceeds crowdfunding target of €50 million for the Sion – the company’s integrated solar electric vehicle.
Lightyear One solar car sets record for world’s most aerodynamic car
Dutch solar carmaker Lightyear claims record score for aerodynamics for 5-seater Lightyear One while undergoing wind tunnel tests in Turin, Italy.
Another one bites the dust: Vattenfall exits after fire in solar race challenge
Unfortunate circumstances have befallen another team in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, with the Netherlands' Vattenfall team forced out of the race when its vehicle caught fire.
Two solar cars taken out by strong wind gusts in Darwin to Adelaide solar race
Solar Team Twente and Sonnenwagen pull out of Darwin to Adelaide solar car race after strong wind gusts in central Australia cause the two vehicles to crash.
UNSW students prepare to race across Australian desert in solar electric car
UNSW Sunswift students to race Violet solar racing car sporting new efficiency upgrades, in competition to build the most efficient, practical solar car possible.
Invisible solar cells aim to extend driving range for electric cars
New integrated solar car roof promises to extend driving range of an electric vehicle and will be completely indistinguishable from the rest of the vehicle's body.
UNSW Sunswift team speeds into solar racing car efficiency record
Sixth generation solar racing car developed by UNSW students now the most efficient car in the world, and will take on the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in 2019.
Revealed: Australian solar-powered electric vehicle with swappable bodies
Australian company breaks cover with a solar-powered Applied Electric Vehicle that seeks to re-imagine the future of transport.