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MNA Tech Desk: Hyundai and Kia are planning to introduce solar roofs on some models. The new tech will help owners rely less on increasingly expensive fuel.
They are set to implement the solar technology in hybrid, fully electric and internal combustion vehicles.
The first generation tech will be used in hybrids, weaving silicon solar panels into the car’s roof. Hyundai believes the solar panels can charge the batteries by between 30 and 60 per cent capacity on a normal day.
Second-generation tech will be installed on internal combustion vehicles. Hyundai plans to integrate a semi-transparent solar roof with a panoramic sunroof to let light into the cabin while also potentially powering the car’s electronics and climate controls.
The brands are testing the third-gen technology for fully electric cars, with solar panels applied to the roof and bonnet of the vehicle to maximize the battery power and range, reported news agency.
