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Old 08-16-2005, 09:41 PM
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Default Gen 1 Prius gets a solar boost



Canadian Prius cuts fuel consumption by .5L/100km (52 to 59 MPG) with a solar panel array connected to a charger that tops off the traction battery while it's in use. This proves that it's practical, even using conventional PV cells to augment power to a hybrid with solar energy. Additional improvements could be made with the ability to charge the battery while the car is off.

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005...oweraugme.html
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