It is a car that runs on free energy, but it is far from free. The Lightyear 0 is an all-electric four-door equipped with an array of over 50 square feet of solar panels on its hood and roof that the ...

Some auto dealerships are installing solar panels to offset expensive and energy-intensive automaker requirements to build EV chargers on their lots. Dealerships in ...

Laurel is a writer, communications consultant, and educator who loves studying how the world is interconnected. She is particularly attracted to cars because they are a sign of economic trends and ...

One 2026 XSE Premium owner has labeled the feature "completely useless" after 5,000 miles, claiming it barely makes a dent in daily range.

Leaving energy on the table isn’t good for business. A new academic-industry initiative is developing lightweight solar panels to harvest natural energy from all that solar-soaked truck real estate to ...

The large transparent roof on the Prius returns, and the solar panel option will now charge up the main battery as well. It seems like a complete no-brainer: Heat and light from the sun’s reliable ...