> The only function for a roof mounted solar panel is to look really cool in concept art. Not true. The Prius has a solar panel option to power cabin ventilati

> The only function for a roof mounted solar panel is to look really cool in concept art. Not true. The Prius has a solar panel option to power cabin ventilation when parked in warm climates. This makes a lot of sense because the aircon load required to cool down a hot car quickly is huge, but the power required to prevent the heat building up is not.