The new hybrid can have a solar panel roof which adds limited driving range and helps keep the.
Audi solar panel sunroof.
Never one to shy away from technology even when it s not quite ready for prime time audi once offered a solar panel sunroof.
Audi wants to integrated solar panels into the panoramic glass roofs on its cars aiming to increase ev range courtesy of free solar energy.
The sunroof wasn t see through like a glass moonroof but it was pretty trick looking and it powered the climate control fan in an effort to keep interior temperatures a little more bearable in summer.
The result is a temperature in the car that is up to 50 lower than without the system enabling the air conditioning system to bring the interior temperature to desired levels more.
The solar panels are used to provide power to the vehicle s climate control system fan allowing it to blow fresh outside air into the car without draining the battery even when the vehicle is turned off.
Audi is expanding its collaboration with arcadia formerly arcadia power a clean energy platform to offer customers an industry first 10 year subscription to solar power for audi e tron suv.
Year 2005 make audi model a6 a6 quattro trim sedan engine 3 2l 4 2l restrictions for vehicles with option code s 3fr electric sliding pop up solar sunroofwith automatic pre.
Solar panels have fallen in price by more than 80 in the last ten years.
The 2020 hyundai sonata hybrid will earn an epa estimated 52 mpg combined in its blue trim level.
The german automaker has collaborated with alta devices.
In 2020 they also remain subsidized by the 26 federal tax credit and the net metering law making them an excellent investment.
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