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.
Prius with solar roof package.
Solar roof package one option that shouldn t be exclusive to cars like the prius is the solar roof package.
On top of that the roof panels charge the car s battery while parked.
A panel on the roof helps power a fan venting heat from the interior on warm days.
Explaining the solar charging system that was newly developed with the all new toyota plug in hybrid system.
A remote air conditioning system functions off of the same ventilation system and can be activated by using the keyless entry remote.
The optional power moonroof prius three four has solar powered ventilation and remote start air.
The first method involves an available remote air conditioning system that is packaged with the solar roof feature.
All are offered in the advanced technology package which includes the navigation package.
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2011 prius 4 deluxe solar roof systems tour.
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.
According to toyota the solar roof option atop the prius prime will boost each vehicle s efficiency by as much as ten percent.