Comments on: Next-Gen Prius to Get Solar Panels http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/ Helping the Earth with Technology Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:42:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Plumbing Provo http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-40737 Plumbing Provo Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:44:29 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-40737 <p>Development of solar-powered cars should be focused on by major car manufacturers. The only people I see holding them back are those who profit from selling fuel.</p> Development of solar-powered cars should be focused on by major car manufacturers. The only people I see holding them back are those who profit from selling fuel.

]]> By: Solar Energy http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-37068 Solar Energy Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:37:53 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-37068 <p>Great Idea!! Thanks.</p> Great Idea!! Thanks.

]]> By: Kyocera to More Than Double Solar Production « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-20863 Kyocera to More Than Double Solar Production « Earth2Tech Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:30:20 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-20863 <p>[...] this year, Kyocera reportedly made a deal to help put some sun power into the next-generation Toyota Prius. Solar panels from Kyocera could [...]</p> [...] this year, Kyocera reportedly made a deal to help put some sun power into the next-generation Toyota Prius. Solar panels from Kyocera could [...]

]]> By: radiografisch http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-19965 radiografisch Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:41:46 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-19965 <p>it is a great idea that should be cherished, solar energy technology is getter better rapidly, solar energy is the future without a doubt</p> it is a great idea that should be cherished, solar energy technology is getter better rapidly, solar energy is the future without a doubt

]]> By: Solar Powered Car Takes 10 Days to Charge [Earth2Tech - Start-Up News] | Internet Startups http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-18892 Solar Powered Car Takes 10 Days to Charge [Earth2Tech - Start-Up News] | Internet Startups Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:15:33 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-18892 <p>[...] that can charge features like air conditioning — the solar roof of the next generation Prius will reportedly power just part of the 2- to 5-kilowatt air conditioning [...]</p> [...] that can charge features like air conditioning — the solar roof of the next generation Prius will reportedly power just part of the 2- to 5-kilowatt air conditioning [...]

]]> By: Solar Powered Car Takes 10 Days to Charge « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-18881 Solar Powered Car Takes 10 Days to Charge « Earth2Tech Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:46:13 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-18881 <p>[...] that can charge features like air conditioning — the solar roof of the next generation Prius will reportedly power just part of the 2- to 5-kilowatt air conditioning [...]</p> [...] that can charge features like air conditioning — the solar roof of the next generation Prius will reportedly power just part of the 2- to 5-kilowatt air conditioning [...]

]]> By: Sunrise to Make Solar Roof for Your Car « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-16232 Sunrise to Make Solar Roof for Your Car « Earth2Tech Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:52:01 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-16232 <p>[...] the roofs of their next-gen vehicles. Japanese newspaper Nikkei and Reuters have both reported that the 2010 Prius would sport solar panels that would help power the air conditioning system. Electric car startup Fisker Automotive also [...]</p> [...] the roofs of their next-gen vehicles. Japanese newspaper Nikkei and Reuters have both reported that the 2010 Prius would sport solar panels that would help power the air conditioning system. Electric car startup Fisker Automotive also [...]

]]> By: Nissan to Keep Batteries Fresh with Solar « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-14316 Nissan to Keep Batteries Fresh with Solar « Earth2Tech Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:30:21 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-14316 <p>[...] some automakers to help keep car’s electrical systems powered. Toyota is considering offering a Prius model with a solar roof. Fisker Automotive’s Karma will also rock a solar roof, which the company says will power the [...]</p> [...] some automakers to help keep car’s electrical systems powered. Toyota is considering offering a Prius model with a solar roof. Fisker Automotive’s Karma will also rock a solar roof, which the company says will power the [...]

]]> By: Solar Vehicle Spotted in Bay Area on Round World Trip « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-14224 Solar Vehicle Spotted in Bay Area on Round World Trip « Earth2Tech Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:00:54 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-14224 <p>[...] Comments Posted July 18th, 2008 at 11:00 am in Energy Toyota might be considering solar for the rooftop of its next Prius, but that add-on is reported to only power part of the air conditioning system. What about powering [...]</p> [...] Comments Posted July 18th, 2008 at 11:00 am in Energy Toyota might be considering solar for the rooftop of its next Prius, but that add-on is reported to only power part of the air conditioning system. What about powering [...]

]]> By: Prius Manufacturing Coming to America, SUVs Shudder « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-13771 Prius Manufacturing Coming to America, SUVs Shudder « Earth2Tech Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:08:34 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-13771 <p>[...] still trying to make a dent in the hybrid space. While Toyota works to open a new hybrid plant and add solar panels the Prius, domestic car makers are pondering more layoffs and brand [...]</p> [...] still trying to make a dent in the hybrid space. While Toyota works to open a new hybrid plant and add solar panels the Prius, domestic car makers are pondering more layoffs and brand [...]

]]> By: MsChris http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-13585 MsChris Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:01:26 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-13585 <p>Saving 17-25% on gas consumption would be more than just a symbolic gesture! And John @ 11:33pm makes a good point: solar roofed cars could add power to the grid, as well as recharge their own batteries.</p> Saving 17-25% on gas consumption would be more than just a symbolic gesture! And John @ 11:33pm makes a good point: solar roofed cars could add power to the grid, as well as recharge their own batteries.

]]> By: buckdenton http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-13586 buckdenton Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:01:26 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-13586 <p>Integrating solar cells into a Prius is nothing new and it has been done on a larger scale: http://www.solarelectricalvehicles.com/</p> <p>However, Toyota's initiative is still appealing because there is a lot of opportunity for solar cells to power electric auxiliaries. The Prius has a lot of utility.</p> Integrating solar cells into a Prius is nothing new and it has been done on a larger scale: http://www.solarelectricalvehicles.com/

However, Toyota’s initiative is still appealing because there is a lot of opportunity for solar cells to power electric auxiliaries. The Prius has a lot of utility.

]]> By: SOLAR: Prius to be part solar-powered « The Conservation Report http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-13583 SOLAR: Prius to be part solar-powered « The Conservation Report Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:53:16 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-13583 <p>[...] Next-Gen Prius to Get Solar Panels [...]</p> [...] Next-Gen Prius to Get Solar Panels [...]

]]> By: gadgetman17 http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-13572 gadgetman17 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:32:50 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-13572 <p>with solar powered mobile air conditioning all that toyota needs now is to use recycled CO2 (R744) as a refrigerant to be really environmentally friendly, thereby getting rid of R134a the Gobal Warming chemical that they currently use.</p> <p>With better fuel efficiency, no GWP, no ODP, R744 MACs are the perfect complement to solar panels. For more info go to www.R744.com</p> with solar powered mobile air conditioning all that toyota needs now is to use recycled CO2 (R744) as a refrigerant to be really environmentally friendly, thereby getting rid of R134a the Gobal Warming chemical that they currently use.

With better fuel efficiency, no GWP, no ODP, R744 MACs are the perfect complement to solar panels. For more info go to http://www.R744.com

]]> By: John http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-13562 John Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:33:44 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-13562 <p>It is an interesting idea, but I suspect that the very limited amount of power that can be generated this way will make it less useful as a feature for the individual user. Where I see this being more useful is in a vehicle-to-grid environment where a number of solar equipped cars can be used to provide power back to the grid while they sit parked in open air lots all day.</p> It is an interesting idea, but I suspect that the very limited amount of power that can be generated this way will make it less useful as a feature for the individual user. Where I see this being more useful is in a vehicle-to-grid environment where a number of solar equipped cars can be used to provide power back to the grid while they sit parked in open air lots all day.

]]> By: The My Carbon Stash Blog | Green Notes - 08 Jul 08 http://earth2tech.com/2008/07/07/next-gen-prius-to-get-solar-panels/#comment-13560 The My Carbon Stash Blog | Green Notes - 08 Jul 08 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:11:19 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2665#comment-13560 <p>[...] to several reports, Toyota’s next-generation Prius, due out next year, will have the option for solar panels on its ro.... Japanese newspaper Nikkei and Reuters are reporting that Kyocera will provide the solar panels, [...]</p> [...] to several reports, Toyota’s next-generation Prius, due out next year, will have the option for solar panels on its ro…. Japanese newspaper Nikkei and Reuters are reporting that Kyocera will provide the solar panels, [...]

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