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Hyundai, Kia Motors to develop solar roof charging tech for cars

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The solar panels could help to reduce emissions and boost range. Source: Hyundai Motor Group The solar panels could help to reduce emissions and boost range. Source: Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors have announced plans to introduce “solar roof” charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles to help meet global regulations targets and improve vehicle fuel efficiency.

In an announcement on Wednesday, the Hyundai Motor Group said that electricity generating solar panels would be incorporated onto either the roof or hood of vehicles, with the first generation of the technology expected in 2019.

The companies are launching three solar charging systems to supplement hybrid, internal combustion and battery electric vehicles.

The first-generation system, which is set to be launched from 2019, is being developed for hybrid vehicles. The second-generation system is for internal combustion engine vehicles and will feature a semi-transparent solar roof. Read the full article . . .>