Solar panels located on the roof of your new toyota prius absorb the sun s rays and use that absorbed solar energy to power the vehicle s ventilation system.
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2010 prius incorporates a unique solar roof learn more about it here eric loveday june 7 2009 comment now.
From the ultra fuel efficient hybrid synergy drive system to regenerative braking and fuel consumption monitoring the toyota prius is loaded with new technologies that are focused on delivering class.
Power evaluated a prius xle awd e equipped with the advanced technology package 15 inch aluminum wheels wheel locks a carpeted mat package illuminated door sill trim plates and rear bumper scratch protection.
Its eco friendly features are some of the reasons why many people.
How does the toyota prius solar roof feature work.
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Toyota will start testing a new solar roof for the prius that it says can add as much as 44 5 km of range to the plug in hybrid a day.
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Toyota prius is a hybrid electric sedan that can hold up to seven seats.
The price came to 32 146 including the 930 destination charge.
Why you won t see the new prius solar roof in the us your questions answered about the prius prime s solar roof.
The deeper you delve into the 2015 toyota prius design the more eco friendly you realize this finely tuned hybrid toyota model truly is.
A solar roof will simply ventilate the 2010 prius.
Last summer technology review looked at the potential impact of adding a solar roof to the prius when rumors of toyota s plans first emerged.
Earlier this year panasonic the same company that manufactures tesla s latest low profile roof mounted solar panels made a pretty exciting announcement the company developed a new type of pv module specifically meant for the 2017 toyota prius prime.
So while your prius is parked in the sun it is actually storing energy and powering the ventilation system and fan maintaining a cooler temperature on the interior of your vehicle.