Toyota plans solar-powered air conditioning in Prius hybrid
July 7, 2008 | Filed under Autos, Hybrid Cars
Back in May we reported that the Toyota Prius Hybrid had achieved over one million car sales, this was great news for global warming and today we have heard some more news about Toyota’s efforts in this area.
Toyota are planning to put solar-powered air conditioning in high-end Prius hybrid models, this new feature will show that the Prius is a car that wants to be good for the environment.
The third-generation Toyota Prius will launch in 2009 and Kyocera solar panels will be used to generate between two and five kilowatts of electricity.
While Toyota has not commented officially on this news, it is believed to be a solid rumor.
With oil prices rising we will all have to look towards cars that use less oil and give more kilometers per gallon, this is one reason why the sales of Prius have been increasing.
How have oil prices affected you and will you be looking towards hybrid cars in the near future?
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considering the miles per gallon of this car are just as high as most other cars in it’s class, what’s the point? the figures that toyota claim are unachievable. the only time this car is more efficient is in a traffic jam and anyone can turn their engine off then to save fuel.