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Toyota future B-segment hybrid concept to produce 50% less CO2 than average supermini
22 February 2012
Toyota released a few more snippets of detail about the new FT-Bh—Future Toyota B-segment hybrid—to be unveiled at the Geneva show. (Earlier post.) The new concept is as spacious as an average five-door supermini, but produces about 50% less CO2, and weighs less than 800kg—e.g., less than a three-door Aygo.
The new concept is designed for maximum fuel efficiency, and built using economically viable methods and materials, not with what Toyota called exotic materials or expensive techniques.
Toyota took a “total vehicle” approach, focusing on five areas of design and engineering to gain the highest fuel efficiency and lowest emissions: weight reduction; optimum aerodynamic performance (achieving a 30% gain); powertrain efficiency; thermal energy management; and electricity saving.
The FT-Bh concept makes its world debut at the Geneva motor show on 6 March.
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WOW 30% more mpg than the current Prius C? hope it doesn't come with a 30% increase of MSRP
Posted by: philmcneal | February 22, 2012 at 07:53 AM
I see no mention of that, just a bit about "aerodynamic performance" improvements.
Posted by: SJC | February 22, 2012 at 08:04 AM
This could be another good decision by Toyota to lower fuel consumption and emissions with a total vehicle efficiency approach with available low cost materials.
Hope that they can match Russia Yarovit Yo-Auto new hybrid under $15K available by end of 2012.
Posted by: HarveyD | February 22, 2012 at 08:39 AM