Electric vehicles should be easy to charge using solar power, but the truth is that carmakers haven't thought this through. Simply strapping a few solar powers to the car is not enough, as EVs lack ...

In a relatively short period of time, electric vehicles have managed to become an important pillar of the auto industry. Yet, despite the clear advantages over their ICE-powered counterparts, EV ...

Batteries aren't one-size-fits-all, and neither is the way they're wired to your house. Here's what you should know about AC- and DC-coupling. When we think about solar panels and batteries, we don't ...

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 ...

Last month we featured an awesome DIY solar cargo trailer that an Electrek reader built for his electric bike. Just in case you needed any more proof that our readers are some of the handiest and most ...

If you’re looking for ways to go green and reduce the amount of fossil fuel sources that you use, a solar carport may be an excellent choice for you. But is the cost of a solar carport worth the ...

View post: Which is the Best for Commuting: EVs, PHEVs, Hybrids, or ICEs? The Sion car, a solar electric vehicle (SEV) developed by Sono Motors, is surrounded by viewers in Munich, southern Germany, ...