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Location: Nor California & Pac NW
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The Nikkei report is not authoritative. But assuming it is true, rooftop solar panels would probably be used to run fans ventilating the car in hot weather, maybe keep the 12v battery charged during long periods of non-use. Not enough power for A/C, obviously. Seems beneficial in hot climates like AZ, TX, SoCA, etc. As for cost, Toyota can probably apply solar thin film to the roof, for not too much money.
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