There are two ways you can use the toyota prius solar roof feature.
Prius v solar roof package.
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.
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The idea to power your electric vehicle from direct sunlight is understandably.
A remote air conditioning system functions off of the same ventilation system and can be activated by using the keyless entry remote.
A panel on the roof helps power a fan venting heat from the interior on warm days.
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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.
Explaining the solar charging system that was newly developed with the all new toyota plug in hybrid system.
When toyota introduced the 2010 prius years ago the automaker offered an optional solar panel on the roof of the car.
The new prius has many things that the old prius lacked for instance a solar moonroof.