According to Nikkei, Toyota's apparently going to be equipping future high-end Priuses with Kyocera-built roof-mounted solar panels. Somewhat counter-intuitively, the sun's rays won't be used to power the car itself, but will instead run the AC. It also sounds like your next solar-assisted Prius won't be around for a while, as the panels aren't designed in yet, nor will they be until early next year when Toyota starts work on revamping the line. [Source: Reuters]
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Subscribe to commentsrjolly21Jul 8th 2008 11:27PM
I just bought a new toyota at AutosAtinvoice.com saved thousands and no dealer bs.FYI
SteveJul 9th 2008 12:03PM
Seems it would also make sense for the panel to operate an air evacuation system to cool the car as it is parked on hot days.
CrystalJul 9th 2008 12:56PM
True, if the sun wasn't out while you parked your car it would most likely be a cool day. Thus, no need to solar-powered air-conditioning. I love Priuses, too. They look awesome! :3