Aston Martin to Equip Race Cars With Solar-Powered Air Conditioning

British sports-car manufacturer Aston Martin will soon be keeping race-car drivers cool with solar-powered air-conditioning systems. The company announced a partnership with Hanergy Global Solar Power and Applications Group to equip cars with ultra-thin solar panels that can power auxiliary features, such as air conditioning, without sucking power from the engine. See also: 13 Tech Products That Stood Out in 2013 The FIA, the governing body for world motor sport, requires World Endurance Champio...