The deeper you delve into the 2015 toyota prius design the more eco friendly you realize this finely tuned hybrid toyota model truly is.
Toyota prius solar roof is it worth it.
Under a good amount of sun the roof panel is said to be able to add up to 3 7 miles to the car s daily electric range.
The greenhouse effect is a valuable scientific concept but not in your car mainly because you aren t a plant.
Toyota expects the latest array which it has fitted to the roof hood and rear hatch of a demo model prius to produce around 860 w 12 13 toyota says the new prius solar array can add 44 5 km.
According to toyota the solar roof option atop the prius prime will boost each vehicle s efficiency by as much as ten percent.
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Toyota believes that the solar panel will prove to be robust enough for the rigors endured in automotive applications.
The solar cells are just 0 03mm thick but deliver around 860.
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.
Toyota has added a valuable eco friendly solar powered feature to its prius models to keep you and your family from boiling when you get into your car.
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.
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Though optional and costly at about 2 000 toyota believes most buyers will.
How does the toyota prius solar roof feature work.
Only so much electricity output can come from a solar car roof at this point in time but the prius prime s new solar roof still packs a punch.