Toyota testing improved solar roof for EVs that can charge while driving

Re:Toyota testing improved solar roof for EVs that can charg... by agumonkey on Friday July 05, 2019 @02:56PM (#20364868)

hmm, gets me wondering if that's why my car can't climb hills when on AC.

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Re:Toyota testing improved solar roof for EVs that can charg... by InvaderFizz on Friday July 05, 2019 @04:26PM (#20365582)

That may be part of it. Most (all?) newer cars will automatically cut off the AC pump under heavy acceleration.

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Re:Toyota testing improved solar roof for EVs that can charg... by fencepost on Friday July 05, 2019 @03:34PM (#20365192)

"Hang on, I'm hitting the turbo button." (turns off AC)

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Re:Toyota testing improved solar roof for EVs that can charg... by usrusr on Friday July 05, 2019 @03:57PM (#20365362)

Every car with voice control should recognize “divert life support to propulsion" as a command to turn off engine-driven AC.

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Re:Toyota testing improved solar roof for EVs that can charg... by penagwin on Friday July 05, 2019 @04:30PM (#20365618)

Oh man passenger reactions would be so awesome. Suddenly the driver just says "divert life support to propulsion" - and the passengers are like "WAIT WHAT LIFE SUPPORT?!"

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Re:Toyota testing improved solar roof for EVs that can charg... by agumonkey on Friday July 05, 2019 @03:39PM (#20365224)

as an 80s kid you don't know how much I love your idea..

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