Why aren’t electric vehicles using solar panels integrated into the panoramic rooftops? Wouldn’t this eliminate the need for charging stations – to be able to collect a solar charge at most hours of the day and *during* the actual act of driving?

Question

Why aren’t electric vehicles using solar panels integrated into the panoramic rooftops? Wouldn’t this eliminate the need for charging stations – to be able to collect a solar charge at most hours of the day and *during* the actual act of driving?

In: 1963

Answer 1

Search for Lightyear One, a car that hits the road this year. It has a roof that is full of curved solar panels. Of course it doesn’t run eternally without charging, but if it’s a sunny day and your daily commute is not too far you should be fine.