The solar panel used by Toyota is reportedly made by Kyocera and is used to power the car's climate control (including the air-conditioning motor), reducing the burden on the battery and petrol motor.

Solar panels in cars can provide extra range and reduce dependence on traditional charging methods. Some cars, like the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Toyota Prius Prime, offer solar roofs to generate ...

Why aren’t there solar-powered cars? – Emma, age 16, Springville, Utah Solar cars exist. The best place to see them is the World Solar Challenge, a race that’s held every two years in Australia.