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Hi-CT Hybrid Car Concept from Toyota

First impression at Toyota Hi-CT car might not make you say “wow”, well we agree that the design is somehow not as stylish as we expect it. On the other hand, Toyota’s team of you Japanese and European designers claimed that Hi-CT is a reflection of what a cool and great vehicle should look like, they want to create something that make people stop and take a good look.

The Hi-CT is a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5L motor and uses lithium-ion batteries, which are located underneath the floor of the vehicle in order to maximize the interior space of the car. While it looks quite boxy and big, it is in fact quite small. The entire vehicle is 3.3 meters long, 1.6 meters wide and 1.7 meters high. It is, effectively, a cube on wheels. Due to the tiny size, it can only carry two persons. However, being a “lifestyle” car, there’s enough space inside it for everything that an active user or two could need. The rear trunk can be modified so that surfboards, bicycles and camping equipment can be carried around for those days where you need to get out to nature.

Looking at inside of the car, we might hear you say “wow” because of its futuristic design, the exterior now doesn’t seem to matter anymore.

Toyota LINK Transportation System for Students

The Toyota LINK is a customizable, affordable and mass transit vehicle concept for students with high demands of social networking. In the less appealing and more expensive transportation system of the year 2030, students with little-to-no income will be able to enjoy their commute in style through this vehicle. There will be different HUBs for the students to pick a LINK. Once taken, the vehicle will link seamlessly onto a transportation social network, through which the drivers can share their commute, listen to music or compare class timetables. The car allows the driver to personalize the exterior design with the help of Toyota’s latest electro fiber technology. Moreover, the electro conductive material can convert friction into energy that recharges the batteries while keep the environment save.

Toyota Fun-Vii Concept Features Augmented Reality Technology and Futuristic Navigation System

Toyota releases their vision for not-too-distant future vehicle called Toyota Fun-Vii which redefines the way people, cars, and society are connected. Mobility definitely can change the world. You can personalize this vehicle by changing the exterior or interior as easy as downloading an application. The whole body can be used as a display space, from advertisement, announcement, information to your own personal messages, the body color and content are changeable at your will.

Designer : Toyota

Like we said above, even the whole Toyota Fun-Vii interior also functions as display space. Choose different themes of your interior based on your mood at the moment, the futuristic navigation system blends perfectly into the interior through out the use of augmented reality. Remembering Minority Report movie? This navigation virtual helper provides the passengers and drivers with driving information and guidance through a vocal interface.

The network system installed in this futuristic vehicle will ensure all you software versions for the vehicle’s drive, control and multimedia system always up to date.

Toyota Fun-Vii can link to other vehicles and infrastructure within its surrounding, in this way, this vehicle can detect other potentially hazardous vehicles, such as vehicles in blind spots. Passengers can also connect with other friends who might be driving nearby.

Toyota Fun-Vii brings out the theme of “Fun to Drive, Again” to many people again through out this fresh design proposal.

Toyota TS030 Hybrid 2012 for Le Mans Challenger

The TS030 HYBRID pulls away from the pits in electric mode, suddenly accelerating forward with instant power and a truly extraordinary sound as it powers down the pit lane. At the allotted time, the driver drops the clutch and the internal combustion engine kicks in with a thump.

Toyota TS030 Hybrid 2012 for Le Mans Challenger offers you an incredible sensation which is sure to capture the imagination of endurance racing fans around the world.

Designer : Toyota