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This $25,000 EV gets its energy from the sun

Axios · Joann Muller · last updated

After decades of attempts to power cars with energy from the sun, the solar automotive age might finally be upon us.

Why it matters: With climate change accelerating and high gas prices squeezing consumers’ budgets, the notion of filling up with free, clean solar energy is certainly enticing.

 

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As electric vehicles — critical in the effort to reduce emissions in transportation — become more economical, the federal government and some states are addressing the need for supporting infrastructure, such as charging stations.

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