dvice.com - 3/26/2009
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Toyota just unveiled its new Toyota Prius, and it takes its eco-friendliness to the next level. Yes, it's still a hybrid that gets excellent gas mileage, but now it also comes with a giant solar panel on the roof to soak up the sun's rays and convert them into energy to power your stereo and ...
crunchgear.com - 3/25/2009
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We reported it last year in July and
Toyota is to deliver very soon: The world’s biggest...
automaker today announced the newest version of their Prius hybrid vehicle, due out in Japan in May, will be equipped with solar panels. Toyota claims ...
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New Toyota Prius has rooftop solar panels, is 10% more ...
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Toyota fits in Solar panels on new Prius line
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... seems to have taken its green act pretty seriously; it has now announced the newest version of their Prius hybrid vehicle, due out in Japan in May, which will be equipped with solar panels. The panels, supplied by Kyocera Corp, would be able to power part of the air-conditioning on high-end versions of the gasoline-electric Prius; these will eventually end up saving 10% on fuel. [image] The new Prius will be on sale in Japan soon priced between $21,000 and $26,000. Via [ Dvice ]
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