Toyota will conduct the trials under.
Prius solar panel charge battery.
The graphics below the solar panel outputs before and during the prius charging.
The production prius phv s solar charging system only supplies power on the move to the auxiliary battery which powers the navigation and other systems.
Extend hybrid mpg up to 100.
Currently the prius prime aka prius plug in or phv can be equipped with a 160 w solar panel efficiency of 22 5 but just for auxiliary purposes.
In addition to substantially boosting its power.
Save up to 3500 year on gasoline cost.
Plug in your hybrid with solar panel and improve your gas mileage to reduce your carbon foot print with enginer add on lithium battery system.
Unlike the production prius which has a solar charging system in some markets the prototype car seen here can take the sun s energy from the solar panels and directly charge the battery while.
Easy to install retain factory warranty.
With the dimension of 13 4 9 8 0 7 inch and 2 4 lbs this charger is lightweight and portable.
Join over 1000 hybrid owners to enjoy 70 mpg experience.
Each battery pack uses 10 15 kg 22 33 lb of lanthanum.
They are normally charged to 40 60 of maximum capacity to prolong battery life as well as provide a reserve for regenerative braking.
The solar panel is made from poly silicone that can produce up to 10 watts 556 ma and ocv 21 3 v.
By enhancing the solar battery panel s efficiency and expanding its onboard area toyota was able to achieve a rated power generation output of around 860 w 4 which is approximately 4 8 times higher in comparison with the commercial model prius phv equipped with a solar charging system.
It has 12v operating voltage.
12 months no interest payment option.
The new 860 w system is designed to charge the.