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Okay, so solar in cars is coming back again. I know solar can't power the main motor, but it seems solar can power the A/C system in the Prius and Audi R8. The Leaf uses solar to power the computer system. They are quick to say that the solar won't help with range, but I think it does to a little extent. If you are using the main battery to power the motor and solar to power the accessories, range will go up, albeit slightly (unknown, really at this point).