Affordable Solar & Wind

Are plug in hybrid vehicles planning to include a solar panel for their roof?

If a solar panel could be carried in the trunk of a vehicle and was placed on the roof once we arrived at our sunny 20-40 mile destination and we stayed there for several hours or a complete work day, it seems it could be locked in place to avoid theft and make at least a partial charge for the drive home. If this is reasonable, what would be the minimum kw panel needed to avoid having to use any fuel?

One is. Aptera is making an EV and plug-in hybrid which will have a solar panel on the roof.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2008-01-10-aptera_N.htm

http://aptera.com/

Also the ZAP-X EV is supposed to have nano Solar Cells in its windows.

http://zapworld.com/electric-vehicles

And the ZAP Xebra Xero has a solar panel on top.

http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-cars/xebra-xero-truck

And you can modify current hybrids to add a solar panel to the roof.

http://4wheelsblog.com/prototypes/solar-power-option-for-toyota-prius

But I don't think the major auto companies (i.e. Chevy Volt) are planning on putting solar panels on their plug-ins.

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