The next-gen Prius may be outfitted with solar panels on the roof to help power the air conditioner. It’s new for Toyota as a factory option, but enthusiasts have had solar roof applications for years.
Not much is known about this option yet to say whether or not it’s going to be worth the investment, but I would say this may be an option where third-party options provide a better return on investment. (Though other enthusiasts have been calling that a negligible return.)
My favorite thing about technology is how one idea can lead to another … then another, then another. Solar …read more

Biggest hybrid convention in the USA

So not only does solar save on pollution and batteries, but potentially your electric bill, as well.

The Xebra is an adorable, fun little car …

Introducing the luxury compact hydrogen fuel cell plug-in solar-powered hybrid … by GM.

From ScrippsNews:

 ”A traditional hybrid charges its electrical battery from energy created when the gas engine is running. The owner of a plug-in hybrid can plug it into a regular wall socket overnight and start the day with a fully charged battery. That can reduce the amount of gas the Prius uses.
The solar kits push it one step further, giving motorists a little extra energy while they’re sitting in traffic or waiting to pick the kids up from soccer practice.
A solar Prius will use 17 percent to 29 percent less gasoline than a standard Prius, according to a research paper on …read more