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A practical solar car has been the stuff of sci-fi, mostly relegated to , but lately that changed as three credible makers are putting them on the market. Long-range EV buyers who think these cars will let them completely cut the cord are going to be disappointed, World News but those who have a realistic view of their driving needs might be enthused.
All of these early leaders still embrace plugged-in charging but layer on solar charging as a first line method to cover most ordinary driving.Whether that’s true will depend on each driver’s mileage needs and access to sunlight; clean car nuts who love to keep their car garaged or covered need not apply.