Inspired by new ultra thin solar panels developed for satellites a project led by toyota motor corp is experimenting with a sun powered prius that it hopes will one day require no plugging in.
Toyota prius c solar panel.
The toyota prius solar panel roof feature is an impressive feature in an already class leading hybrid vehicle.
Prius plug in hybrid solar equipment.
What is the solar panel roof feature.
Explaining the solar charging system that was newly developed with the all new toyota plug in hybrid system.
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.
With solar panels that thin toyota has the flexibility to add them to not only the car s.
Clean energy doesn t get cleaner than coming directly from a renewable source.
The new prius models will have solar panels built by sharp thin films that are around 0 001 inches thick.
15 bi tone grey silver alloy wheels 10 spoke black upper front grille.
In the japanese government funded demonstration project toyota engineers fitted solar panels designed by sharp corp to the hood roof rear window and spoiler to see how much juice the sun can generate.
Toyota prius phv is here.
Unlike the previous solar panels to adorn its plug in hybrid the new.
Power retractable door mirrors solar roof.
Toyota prius gets slathered in solar panels in the name of efficiency.
Full details of toyota prius plug in hybrid standard equipment and features.