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.
Prius solar roof mod.
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.
The solar cells are just 0 03mm thick but deliver around 860.
The deeper you delve into the 2015 toyota prius design the more eco friendly you realize this finely tuned hybrid toyota model truly is.
Why you won t see the new prius solar roof in the us your questions answered about the prius prime s solar roof.
Full details of toyota prius plug in hybrid standard equipment and features covering different equipment levels across the toyota prius plug in hybrid grades range.
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.
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.
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 3 13 toyota says the new prius solar array can add 44 5 km.