Electric vehicles are known for plugging in – but one startup wants them to simply soak up the sun instead. Bako Motors is building compact electric cars and cargo vans with solar panels on the roof, ...

While electricity can be cheaper than gas, it certainly isn't free, but charging a car with its own integrated solar panels can take the financial edge off.

The founder and CEO of Bako Motors, hopes his device could provide a greener, cheaper alternative for his city’s residents. Tunisian engineer, Boubaker Siala, has designed a three-wheeled electric ...