Aptera solar-powered cars could hit roads soon [Video]

HOUSTON – Solar-powered cars could be on American roads in the near future, as a California company says it will start production on the first ones late this year.

Imagine never having to put gas in a car. That could save you $2,000 a year.

FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, and Vizio!

And while electric cars need to be recharged, the makers of the Aptera solar-powered car say for short drives, the sun can do the charging for you.

Three wheels gliding down the road like a bird. Say hello to Aptera, the world’s first solar-powered electric car.

“The Aptera has integrated solar body panels. Whenever the sun is out, the Aptera is creating energy,” explained Aptera CEO Chris Anthony.

MORE NEWS: Honda recalls over 750,000 vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensor

Anthony says the …