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Old 07-06-2008, 10:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Prius May Come with Solar Panel Roof
Article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080706/bs_nm/toyota_dc_1




Toyota said they might equipped higher models with solar panels.
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Wow, that's intense but really cool. I assume it would assist and not be the sole power of A/C. Also another thing is costs. Toyota will take a hit on this, at least for awhile. Also if the solar panels get damaged $$$$. I'm sure they will intergrate it into the roof so its protected but effective. Kudos for Toyota but we all know the Volt is better
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Toyota said they might equipped higher models with solar panels.
Finally. Now Texas Instruments can put a calculator in the dash.

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How about a windmill for sustained highway cruising?

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Toyota said they might equipped higher models with solar panels.
There is an aftermarket Solar Panel equipped Prius already;http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007..._hybrid_ca.php.

I guess powering up the AC is one way, but I prefer powering up the battery.
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