The Punch Powertrain Solar Team car from Belgium competes in the 2017 World Solar Challenge near Kulgera, Australia. AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert

Why aren’t there solar‑powered cars?

It’s common to see solar panels on rooftops and fields, but they aren’t widespread on cars − yet.

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