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07-07-2008, 08:41 AM
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Solar panels to power accessories on next Toyota Prius
 The Nikkei business daily in Japan is reporting that the next generation Prius - due out next year as a 2010 model - will supposedly be fitted with solar panels to power a variety of electrical accessories, including the air conditioning. The source informed Nikkei that the solar panels, which would be a first on a production vehicle offered by a major automaker, would be equipped on "high-end" versions of the Prius. There was no mention of what kind of premium Toyota will charge for the solar-equipped Prius, but it confirms earlier reports that ToMoCo plans to expand its lineup of hybrid models. |
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07-07-2008, 08:50 AM
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Re: Solar panels to power accessories on next Toyota Prius
Do you have an interior photo(s) of that concept?
I like that look. But, then again I always liked 'futurific cars'. So are they becoming more efficent with solar panels finally?
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07-07-2008, 08:53 AM
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Re: Solar panels to power accessories on next Toyota Prius
There's a little more info here too. (but not the cool pic!)
 http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...n-prius-66466/
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07-07-2008, 08:56 AM
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Re: Solar panels to power accessories on next Toyota Prius
More precisely: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080707/bs_nm/toyota_dc_2
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07-07-2008, 09:02 AM
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Re: Solar panels to power accessories on next Toyota Prius
I feel that one reason the Prius has done well is its unmistakable appearance...I REALLY hope the next gen Prius looks very close to the Concept X with its truly groundbreaking shape....I love the blending of the headlights and windshield...and it looks to have a cavernous interior. The profile looks cool too. I'd love to know its co-efficient of drag.
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07-07-2008, 10:44 AM
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Re: Solar panels to power accessories on next Toyota Prius
The cost is another factor.. The Prius is relatively inexpensive...
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