There were plans for solar-powered automobiles in 1958
To be built by Chrysler, no less:
http://www.paleofuture.com/blog/2009/6/20/chrysler-vp-predicts-solar-powered-cars-1958.html
Space/Science » in reply to re: "Feds lend Tesla $465 million to build electric car."
To be built by Chrysler, no less:
http://www.paleofuture.com/blog/2009/6/20/chrysler-vp-predicts-solar-powered-cars-1958.html