# Solar Power For Mainstream Cars Toyota Prius Hybrid Gets Solar Roof By Ayman | Published 2008-07-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-prius-solar-roof References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/06/prius-to-go-partially-solar/) & [reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUST29871820080706) [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-toyota-prius) Motor Corp is set to become the first major automaker to use solar power for a vehicle. Toyota will install solar panels on some of the next-generation [Prius](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-prius) hybrid cars. The power generated by this auxiliary system will be used for the air conditioning. Toyota will use solar panels made by *Kyocera Corp* on the roof of the high-end version of the Prius, which is getting a redesign early next year. The cumulative sales of the popular Prius have already topped 1 million units worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar Power for Vehicles:** The use of solar power in vehicles presents an opportunity for automakers to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease carbon emissions. - **Integration of Solar Panels:** The integration of solar panels on vehicles allows for the generation and utilization of renewable energy, leading to increased sustainability and energy efficiency. - **Advancements in Solar Technology:** Continued advancements in solar technology enable more efficient and cost-effective solar panels, making solar power a viable option for mainstream cars. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry has an opportunity to incorporate solar power technology into vehicles and further promote sustainable transportation. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** The renewable energy industry can benefit from the increased demand for solar panels in the automotive sector, leading to growth and innovation. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can explore collaborations with automakers to develop solar-powered devices for in-car use, such as charging stations or entertainment systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-one-suv.md) - [Roof-Mounted EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-sun.md) - [Disaster-Prepared Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hw-electro.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Celebratory Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-toyota-prius.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md)