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Green Cars Plentiful @ Tokyo Motor Show

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Rancid13, Oct 26, 2005.

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    "Green" Cars Plentiful at 2005 Tokyo Motor Show


    by Ann Job

    Wide variety of applications of fuel-saving, pollution-reducing "green" technology at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show.

    Visitors to the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show couldn't help but notice them.
    More than a dozen vehicles with environmentally friendly technology are at this year's show, reflective of a growing concern by consumers and many automakers about the impact that vehicles are having on the Earth.


    Article on 'Green Cars' at the motor show

    Link to motor show overview
     
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    Ok, this:

    "Toyota's Fine-X concept fuel-cell car, meantime, took maneuverability to a new level by incorporating an electric motor into each of its four wheels. Combined with narrow tires and a large-angle steering system, this four-seat hatchback can rotate on the spot and pivot to get into parking spots unlike any conventional auto."

    Is freaking cool! B)
     
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    Looks like the GS450h will be an absolute powerhouse... 0-60 in 5 seconds? Jeebus! And the HSD for the GS looks like it will be even better than the Prius in terms of advanced engineering.

    However, there's no word on what the fuel efficiency will be. Hopefully it's not a meagre 20% above what the GS300/430 get now (20/22 mpg according to ConsumerReports).
     
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    Don't forget, the GS450h is (I believe) the first HSD car with a regular transmission. It'll feature a 6-spd semi-automatic gearbox
     
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    In wheel motors were tried many years back in England. (Popular Mechcanics magazine)
     
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    Here's a link to a Japanese news broadcast about the Motor Show.



    Motor Show
     
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