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Using Solar Roofs To Power Hybrids

Courtesy of Treehugger

A company called Solar Electrical Vehicles is specializing in adding a convex solar roof to hybrid cars.

A company called Solar Electrical Vehicles is specializing in adding a convex solar roof to hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius, Highlander Hybrid and the Ford Escape Hybrid. The solar modules are rated at 200-300 Whr, and this power is utilized to charge a supplemental battery. With the solar roof, the Toyota Prius can operate up to 20 miles per day in electric mode thus improving fuel economy by up to 29% (depending on driving habits and conditions). The system costs $2000-$4000 and the payback time is said to be 2-3 years.
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A company called Solar Electrical Vehicles is specializing in adding a convex solar roof to hybrid cars.

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