08/10/2009

Toyota unveils new 'mini' electric car

Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled its new FT-EV2 concept electric vehicle for the Tokyo Motor Show. Designed around the concept of a short-distance ride, the 2.7-meter four-seat vehicle is even smaller than the Toyota iQ micro-compact car.

It can travel about 90 km (56 miles) on a single charge, and drivers can control the brakes and accelerator using a bar beside the driver's seat.
During the event, Toyota will also display its FT-86 Concept vehicle, a lightweight sports car named after the Toyota AE86 (Corolla Levin), which gained great popularity in the 1980s. The new model, which is currently under joint development with Fuji Heavy Industries and is powered by its unique horizontal engine, is scheduled to hit the market in late November.


Source : The Mainichi Daily News, October 7th, 2009

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