Here is a bit more information on the venture behind this invention:

It could be more than just marketing hype too. While EVX itself is an early stage venture, the company’s ties with Swinburne build upon the institution’s considerable expertise in both solar energy research and electric vehicle technology.

I wonder how much this thing is gonna cost and if it will catch on?

And here is a video of a solar car from a cool solar car challenge (who knew this actually went on?)

To commemorate the 25th year anniversary of the Stanford Solar Car Project, the Precourt Institute for Energy presents a documentary about the Stanford team’s top-five finish in the 2013 World Solar Challenge – a grueling 2000-mile race across the Australian outback. The documentary features team members, family and industry supporters, including project sponsors Panasonic and STMicroelectronics, as well as Google and Tesla Motors.

thanks to sciencealert.com for the great info