Can solar cars become mainstream?

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Issued on: 04/05/2026 - 23:24

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The energy crisis caused by the Iran war has been a wake-up call and prompted governments to try and speed up a shift to electric cars.  Could solar cars be next?  Although they have been around for decades, solar-powered vehicles have largely remained experimental due to technical challenges.  Yuka Royer speaks with Steve Fambro, CO-CEO of Aptera Motors, a US startup that is preparing to start delivering their solar cars to customers as early as this year. 

By: Yuka ROYER Advertising Related keywords

• Solar Energy
• Roads & transport
• electric cars
• Renewable energy
• energy security