Prius Solar Panel Charge Battery

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Prius solar panel charge battery. The new 860 w system is designed to charge the. Unlike the production prius which has a solar charging system in some markets the prototype car seen here can take the sun s energy from the solar panels and directly charge the battery while. By enhancing the solar battery panel s efficiency and expanding its onboard area toyota was able to achieve a rated power generation output of around 860 w 4 which is approximately 4 8 times higher in comparison with the commercial model prius phv equipped with a solar charging system. The solar car battery charger with charge controller surface is made from durable fiberglass making it easier to clean.

Save up to 3500 year on gasoline cost. The graphics below the solar panel outputs before and during the prius charging. By connecting this in a series bucking arrangement with the ac line i was able to reduce the power demand from the prius charger to 1200w and 10 78a which the inverter was able to handle. The solar panel is made from poly silicone that can produce up to 10 watts 556 ma and ocv 21 3 v.

Each battery pack uses 10 15 kg 22 33 lb of lanthanum. They are normally charged to 40 60 of maximum capacity to prolong battery life as well as provide a reserve for regenerative braking. Toyota says the new prius solar array can add 44 5 km of battery only range per day 4 13 toyota has fitted out an experimental version of its prius with a fresh rooftop solar kit to explore the. Easy to install retain factory warranty.

With the dimension of 13 4 9 8 0 7 inch and 2 4 lbs this charger is lightweight and portable. The production prius phv s solar charging system only supplies power on the move to the auxiliary battery which powers the navigation and other systems. Currently the prius prime aka prius plug in or phv can be equipped with a 160 w solar panel efficiency of 22 5 but just for auxiliary purposes. Extend hybrid mpg up to 100.

Toyota will conduct the trials under. Plug in your hybrid with solar panel and improve your gas mileage to reduce your carbon foot print with enginer add on lithium battery system.