400h Honda Motoring Solar 
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2009
As with the Generation II, cabin heating and air conditioning can continue operating with the engine stopped; the latter is a capability further leveraged by the use of Toyota’s optional Solar Roof system (below). The revised gearing compensates for the new motor-generator’s torque reduction.) Click to enlarge. Option Packages.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
I love the idea of powering my car from solar power. Photovoltaic arrays belong on stationary rooftops -- which is an excellent way to drive on solar power (roof > house > car). Honda Insight, Civic and Accord use an entirely different design: the electric motor never runs without the gasoline engine running at the same time.
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