Those articles miss that there are many vehicles, not just individual cars. Some use cases combine well with a vehicle being outside, slow, and not going far. A

Those articles miss that there are many vehicles, not just individual cars. Some use cases combine well with a vehicle being outside, slow, and not going far. Aptera is an excellent example of a fun vehicle that leverages its aero-dynamism. I’m not sure why the boxer van market isn’t the most obvious candidate, both for delivery companies (extending an otherwise relatively short radius and lowering the cost of battery seem well aligned) and camper-van, where the autonomy sounds worth the cost. Big rigs also feel like the perfect candidate, assuming someone can figure out how to attach panels when the load is detachable. Trains are fantastic options, although not as perfect as having panels along the rails. Airplanes, even more so — although, yes, integrating into the structure isn’t a done deal. Rickshaws are another obvious example: they can run without pedaling if the whole roof is a solar panel. There’s also a more accessible version of a bike for road trips that could leverage the bicycle-with-a-roof format well. Boats are surprisingly appropriate candidates. Leisure boats, in particular, are mainly used when it's sunny. The water offers extensive cooling available. There are electric waterboards that might not have a roof but still have enough surface to be promising—although I think a new format, akin to a wind- or kite-surf, might make more sense. Too much of the logic starts with assuming people are driving a sedan or an SUV. That’s a terrible idea. It already kills millions every year. We can’t let that lack of imagination also kill electrification.