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So I see the dream here, but there's just not enough surface area for a meaningful amount of energy generation (in car terms). I really wish more manufacturers would use solar panels to spin up an A/C compressor or a small heater to maintain more pleasant temps inside the cabin for when you get into the car. I remember seeing it done as a concept a few years back, but I haven't seen one in the wild yet. Anyone know if a manufacturer is doing this?



Toyota themselves:

Optional features included the solar-PV roof panels to help cool the cabin interior in summer heat

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius#Third_generation_...




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