Your article 'Lighting the Way' mentions that the 'first proper production vehicle to feature solar technology is the latest model of the Toyota Prius'.
I would point out that VAG Group vehicles, including VW and Audi, have featured solar-powered coolers for a number of years.
Chris Lennard, Worcester
Solar aside

Simulations show Optimal Design for Bladeless Wind Turbines
"an 80cm mast" Really? I'm short but that's only half my height! Do they mean 800cm?