There are two ways you can use the toyota prius solar roof feature.
Prius with solar roof package.
2011 prius 4 deluxe solar roof systems tour.
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.
Solar roof package one option that shouldn t be exclusive to cars like the prius is the solar roof package.
2011 prius 4 deluxe solar roof systems tour.
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 toyota prius solar panel roof feature is an impressive feature in an already class leading hybrid vehicle.
A remote air conditioning system functions off of the same ventilation system and can be activated by using the keyless entry remote.
On top of that the roof panels charge the car s battery while parked.
The first method involves an available remote air conditioning system that is packaged with the solar roof feature.
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What is the solar panel roof feature.
Explaining the solar charging system that was newly developed with the all new toyota plug in hybrid system.
A panel on the roof helps power a fan venting heat from the interior on warm days.