Sports hybrids

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    Toyota's CS&S concept vehicle. Hybrid ICE/electrical motor drives the rear wheels, while a electric motor drives the front wheels. Goes up to 127 MPH. Holographic controls.

    Y'know, those sure look like front-mounted water cannons... :mrgreen:
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    Oh, yes, Toyota's slightly more conservative Alessandro Volta performance hybrid.

    So, did Toyota industrial designers ever get over Batman: The Movie?
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    check out Toyota.com regarding the Volta!

    ".... the Volta's 408-hp Hybrid Synergy Drive (a 3.3-liter V6 with an electric motor for each axle) not only delivers 435 miles on a 13.7-gallon tank, but 0 - 60 acceleration in a mere 4 seconds."

    woohoo! soo cool! :D

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