Toyota Prius new generation solar roof

The new generation of the Toyota Prius will be able to save even more energy than before due to the solar panel on the roof that can energy charge.

Solar energy to charge even though the car is parked and it could save more energy prior to the 10% that make driving more and longer. In addition, the solar energy can also supply to some systems such as lights, air conditioners and windows Home.

Director of Engineering, Mr. Koki Toyoshima said the technology will be offered in Japan and Europe before then to the United States later.

Toyota has not yet announced that solar panels will function as a standard or optional extra or not.