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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by hyo silver, Nov 30, 2011.

  1. hyo silver

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    ...or is it a phone car?
     
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    It's a smartcar... oh wait.
     
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    Yeah, that's been done. ;)

    Here's another article with a bit more information, including mention of other models to be revealed at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Also mentioned, along with the new Prius C and an all-electric, is a fuel cell vehicle that uses hydrogen. If it were GM, I'd make the cynical accusation that a FCV was created only to soak up more government grants, and give the illusion of zero-emissions. But Toyota? With all due respect, Mr. Toyoda, why hydrogen? How will it ever be possible for hydrogen to be produced more efficiently, with less overall emissions, than electricity?
     
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    No idea but they have to develop all types - electric, hydrogen, diesel, natural gas and petrol so that you're covered for the future.
     
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    Yes, but....when one option is so insanely expensive and inefficient that it pales in comparison to all others, I have to question the wisdom of pursuing it.
     
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    Marketing? You can't be left behind (look at how the other manufacturers are still behind on hybrid technology, 14 years after the launch of the Prius)
     
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    Please, tell me Toyota is smarter than that. If they truly want to be the world's number one car company, letting others travel the wrong path - never mind who's 'leading' - is a far better strategy. :cool:
     
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    I do not know but it's rare that we have a two-way conversion in an open forum lol.
     
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    Yeah, that is kinda strange, isn't it?
     
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    Yeah, especially on something as unique and out there as the Fun-VII. Something's not right ...
     
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