Who made the first solar powered car and what year was it?

It's difficult to definitively say who made the *first* solar-powered car, as the concept has been around for a long time with various early attempts.

However, some key milestones in solar car development include:

* 1950s: Early experimental vehicles were built using solar cells, but they were very inefficient and had limited range.

* 1960s: The General Motors Sunraycer was a landmark car, winning the first World Solar Challenge in 1987. This demonstrated the viability of solar-powered cars for long distances.

* 1980s: The World Solar Challenge was founded, prompting significant advancements in solar car technology.

While it's hard to pinpoint the absolute first, these examples showcase the early progress in developing solar-powered vehicles.