The this spring Prius , due 2010 , will have an optional solar panel on its roof . The panel will power a cooling system without help from the engine . `` At this time there are no plans that we know of to produce a concept or production version of a solar-powered car , '' said Amy K. Taylor , a communications administrator in Toyota 's Environmental , Safety & Quality division . 929 company also makes a roof-mounted solar panel for current Prius models . But it 's a long way from the new Toyota Prius to a solar-powered car , experts say .
The this spring Prius , due 2010 , will have an optional solar panel on its roof . The panel will power a cooling system without help from the engine . 929 company also makes a roof-mounted solar panel for current Prius models . But it 's a long way from the new Toyota Prius to a solar-powered car , experts say .