Aptera reveals "production-ready" solar-powered car at CES

Californian start-up Aptera has debuted what it claims to be the first production-ready solar electric vehicle that doesn't need to be plugged in for day-to-day driving, developed with help from Pininfarina.

Aptera debuted the vehicle – which features solar panels on its hood, dash, roof and hatch – at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week.

The company claims the car could significantly reduce reliance on the grid for charging because, under the right conditions...