The hatchback features solar panels in the roof ... the now-dead Smart car, and others. However, Toyota's FT-Me does intrigue us with its solar roof. It's a concept that's been tried before ...

Toyota's intriguing concept car measures just 8ft in length In some ... Perhaps more interesting is the solar panel roof, which Toyota says can add 20 to 30km (13 to 18 miles) of driving range ...

Toyota has unveiled the FT-Me, a micro-car concept. The tiny EV seats two ... that an electric motor drives the front wheels, and solar panels on the roof can directly charge the battery.

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.

(CNN)-- Toyota's third-generation Prius, due at dealerships this spring, will have an optional solar panel on its roof. The panel will power a ventilation system that can cool the car without help ...

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 ...

Toyota hasn't unveiled ... a high-capacity battery electric car." Moreover, the FT-Me is expected to deliver at least 100 km (62 miles) of range, and a solar panel roof will come in handy when ...

It’s small, but Toyota is hyping it up as an affordable alternative. It even has a solar roof to boost range. Toyota just went on the EV offensive. After unveiling its new electric SUV ...

The car can be driven fully with hand controls, so people unable to use their legs can pilot the FT-Me too. Toyota says it envisions ... will really want that solar panel if it's adding a lot ...

The solar panel integrated into the roof charges ... Toyota also revealed a few things about its electric car plans. Toyota plans to introduce six new battery-electric models by the end of 2026.

Electric cars were nothing more than vaporware, or just promising but limited one-off science experiments like the General Motors EV1 or Toyota RAV4 ... aided by solar panels that covered the ...

The concept has solar panels that add up to 30 km (19 miles) of range on sunny days. Toyota has launched the ... conditions and how one drives the car. While we don’t have the specifications ...