Prius Solar Roof 2014

Toyota has fitted out an experimental prius with a fresh rooftop solar kit to explore the limits of sun powered road travel.

Prius solar roof 2014.

What is the solar panel roof feature. According to toyota the solar roof option atop the prius prime will boost each vehicle s efficiency by as much as ten percent. 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. Unlike the previous solar panels to adorn its plug in hybrid the new.

Parked in the sun the solar roof feature powers a solar powered ventilation system that will keep the interior of your vehicle cool. 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. Full video tour of this 2014 prius package 4 deluxe solar roof. With the available solar roof feature equipped in your new toyota prius you can keep your car cool even on the hottest days.

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. 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.