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Solar panel equipped Prius?
« on: July 07, 2008, 09:51:57 pm »

Here is a report that states Toyota plans on using solar panels to power accessories:

http://uk.reuters.com/article/governmentFilingsNews/idUKT29871820080706

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Re: Solar panel equipped Prius?
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2008, 12:58:01 am »
That helps to deal with the problem of running the AC at stop lights.  Smart.

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Re: Solar panel equipped Prius?
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2008, 01:04:02 am »
Ruins the Prius for a convertible conversion tho.

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Re: Solar panel equipped Prius?
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2008, 01:20:35 am »
It also makes it harder to carry clubbed fur seals on the roof, which is what I'd do if I drove a Prius.  Just to confuse people.

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Re: Solar panel equipped Prius?
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2008, 06:19:06 am »
It also makes it harder to carry clubbed fur seals on the roof, which is what I'd do if I drove a Prius.  Just to confuse people.

Would that make you a pack rat? ;D

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Re: Solar panel equipped Prius?
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2008, 06:57:55 am »
wouldn't the SEALS leak.................... ::) :P  bye the way ya have to have drunk a pint O' this FIRST............and then U will need one too.............heard the one about the baby seal walking into a club....... ;)
« Last Edit: July 08, 2008, 07:00:24 am by safristi »
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