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Australian electric car set record for fastest EV over 621 miles on a single charge

Published 20 February 2023
By David Mullen
A solar-powered electric car built by an Australian university has entered the record books.
Aptera Launch Edition

Aptera promises 40 miles of solar-powered range

Aptera has announced details of its Launch Edition that can add 40 miles of battery range every day without the need for plug-in charging.
Published 25 January 2023
The Motor Awards 2018: Vote for the best Car Tech of the Year

Motor Awards: Vote for the best Car Tech

Voting is open in The Sunday Times Motor Awards 2018. Here is a rundown of the Car Tech of the Year contenders.
Published 05 September 2018
How to generate and store power for electric cars and home use

How to generate and store power for electric cars

Va-va-vroom — almost literally. There are a number of companies on a mission to turn every home into a mini power station that charges its own ba
Published 18 September 2017
Elon Musk aims to put the sparkle into Tesla’s new glass division

Elon Musk to put the sparkle into Tesla glass

It’s well known that Elon Musk, the billionaire techpreneur behind Tesla electric cars, doesn’t have much time for convention.
Published 03 November 2016
Products: Halfords 2.4W Solar Battery Maintainer review

Products: Halfords 2.4W Solar Battery Maintainer review

Owners of old cars will at some point have sat in their pride and joy, and turned the key, only to hear the dreaded clunk of a reluctant starter motor...
Published 02 June 2016
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Sunny side up: The world's first solar-powered family...

The first solar-powered family car has hit Britain's streets. Driving hitches a ride but can he detect the warm glow of the future?
Published 23 July 2014
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News: Scientist predicts death of the petrol station...

A scientist has forecast that petrol stations could soon be a thing of the past as everyone begins driving solar-powered cars.
Published 28 May 2014