Solar cars use solar energy from photovoltaic cells to power an electric motor and run on roads. The first solar car was created in 1895. A solar car has a solar array to collect and convert sunlight into electricity, power trackers to manage voltage, batteries to store energy, a motor controller to regulate power to the motor, which turns the wheels. On sunny days, the solar array provides enough power, but on cloudy days backup batteries can provide power if there is no sunlight. Solar cars have less pollution and lower costs than gas cars but can be less safe and expensive due to the need for many solar panels.
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