Correction: Solar panels to only supply a portion of power for air conditioning on 2010 Prius

F8L · 07-13-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefx

It's probably because the Aptera doesn't affect the Prius.
Also, it's probable that most Prius drivers would rather see the cost invested into a larger traction battery rather than a solar cell roof.

Cost is not a barrier for the production of a larger NiMh traction battery, patent laws and restrictions are. We can thank GM then Texaco for that.

V8Cobrakid · 07-13-2008, 05:14 PM

i keep meaning to ask... when does that patent run out?

F8L · 07-13-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by V8Cobrakid

i keep meaning to ask... when does that patent run out?

2014 I believe. I could be wrong though.

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