Re:Hyundai launches car with a roof-based solar charging system
by Evidlo on Wednesday August 07, 2019 @03:46PM
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Maybe a more useful application would be to use the panels to run air conditioning and keep the car cool in a hot parking lot.
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Re:Hyundai launches car with a roof-based solar charging system
by rory096 on Wednesday August 07, 2019 @04:11PM
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Prius has had that for a decade: https://blog.toyota.co.uk/solar-powered-ventilation-prius
Re:Hyundai launches car with a roof-based solar charging system
by asdkhadsj on Wednesday August 07, 2019 @04:16PM
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It is hugely helpful. My car is still very hot on hot days, but I'm no longer being burned quite as easily by my steering wheel, belt buckle, seat, etc.
The difference is quite noticeable. Especially on days/mornings/etc where it's relatively cool but the sun is hot. The air circulation really does wonders.
Re:Hyundai launches car with a roof-based solar charging system
by tigershark on Wednesday August 07, 2019 @04:25PM
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That runs only the fan, I seriously doubt that Toyota micro panel can handle aircon
Re:Hyundai launches car with a roof-based solar charging system
by probablyexists on Wednesday August 07, 2019 @04:18PM
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The amount of power required for that is already so easily provided by the existing battery storage in an EV with very minimal impact to the range. I don't see how it could be worth the cost or effort.