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Solar flower at Toyota West Virginia

The new “garden” near the main entrance of Toyota West Virginia supercharges the idea of “flower power.”

SmartFlowers bloom at sunrise and follow the sun’s path throughout the day, allowing them to effectively capture the sun’s rays.

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