Future High Tech Prius ?

C.RICKEY HIROSE · 02-08-2008, 06:01 PM

*High tech, light weight, smaller ICE, I will buy one!

Toyota 1/X Concept Makes North American Debut At 2008 Chicago Auto Show
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February 6, 2008 - Chicago, IL - The Toyota 1/X concept vehicle made its North American debut today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, the Toyota 1/X compact hybrid offers a glimpse into the next era of automotive technological design. The Toyota 1/X redefines from its very roots the idea of what it means to be environmentally considerate. Pronounced 1/Xth, the name is derived from its vehicle mass, fuel consumption and emissions output, each totaling a fraction of that of other vehicles in its class.
The 1/X features an aerodynamic ultra-lightweight design that maintains the interior space of the Toyota Prius hybrid and is approximately one-third the weight of the Prius. Its low 926-pound curb weight is partially achieved through the use of a light but very strong carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) throughout the body frame.

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sparcus · 02-08-2008, 10:40 PM

i Want One!!!!

usbseawolf2000 · 02-08-2008, 11:26 PM

It could easily double the current Prius MPG and hope it reachs 100+ MPG without having to plug it in. Handling would be better than Lotus Elise since 1/X is half its weight.

For that technology, I would pay $5k to $10k extra. Gas saving alone will pay back $5k if the average gas price is $3.5.

Pinan · 02-12-2008, 01:25 AM

Wow. 926 pounds. Can't wait to see this. Very cool.

Winston · 02-12-2008, 01:51 PM

A well thought out evolution of the Prius concept. Reducing weight significantly is the next big step to reduce mpg. I love it.

02-08-2008, 06:01 PM	#1
C.RICKEY HIROSE Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: S.F. BAY AREA CALIFORNIA Posts: 210 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 1	Future High Tech Prius ? High tech, light weight, smaller ICE, I will buy one! Toyota 1/X Concept Makes North American Debut At 2008 Chicago Auto Show Related Media February 6, 2008 - Chicago, IL - The Toyota 1/X concept vehicle made its North American debut today at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Developed by Toyota Motor Corporation, the Toyota 1/X compact hybrid offers a glimpse into the next era of automotive technological design. The Toyota 1/X redefines from its very roots the idea of what it means to be environmentally considerate. Pronounced 1/Xth, the name is derived from its vehicle mass, fuel consumption and emissions output, each totaling a fraction of that of other vehicles in its class. The 1/X features an aerodynamic ultra-lightweight design that maintains the interior space of the Toyota Prius hybrid and is approximately one-third the weight of the Prius. Its low 926-pound curb weight is partially achieved through the use of a light but very strong carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) throughout the body frame. Source: Toyota/Lexus/Scion Pressroom: Releases __________________ Toyota Hybrid Vehicles, To make the World a better place to live for present and next generations to come. HSD, Hybrids for this planet called, the Green Earth ! __________________________________________ ***Email: hirose@toyotavehicle.com******** C.Rickey Hirose, The Toyota Hybrid vehicle's Ambassador. (925) 699-6450 Cell

02-08-2008, 10:40 PM	#2
sparcus Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 8 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Four Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Future High Tech Prius ? i Want One!!!!

02-08-2008, 11:26 PM	#3
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,656 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 1,267 Times in 848 Posts Friends: 82	Re: Future High Tech Prius ? It could easily double the current Prius MPG and hope it reachs 100+ MPG without having to plug it in. Handling would be better than Lotus Elise since 1/X is half its weight. For that technology, I would pay $5k to $10k extra. Gas saving alone will pay back $5k if the average gas price is $3.5.

02-12-2008, 01:25 AM	#4
Pinan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 172 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Future High Tech Prius ? Wow. 926 pounds. Can't wait to see this. Very cool.

02-12-2008, 01:51 PM	#5
Winston Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 608 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Future High Tech Prius ? A well thought out evolution of the Prius concept. Reducing weight significantly is the next big step to reduce mpg. I love it.