2008 LA Auto Show: Toyota CNG Camry Hybrid Concept
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
Toyota CNG Camry Hybrid Concept
Any news coming from Toyota seems to be perceived as a mockery to the three biggest automakers. It's really not their fault. Toyota is feeling the pinch of the financial downturn but they are not in danger of impending collapse and they have a lot of profits coming in and enough cash on hand to endure the current financial storm. As the American car manufacturers are going down under and pleading for cash just to pay their employees, Toyota is producing its newest in hybrid technology: a hybrid based on natural gas. Although the Toyota CNG Camry Hybrid is a concept car, it provides some appealing figures. This Hybrid can travel an impressive 250 miles or 400 kilometer on natural gas the equivalent of just 8 gallons of gas. It has also very low levels of emission for hazardous gases and pollutants. However, the vehicle needs natural gas tanks, of a cylindrical configuration, in the spare tire compartment and therefore are equipped with run flat tires. And, because natural gas is less dense than gasoline or diesel, it is also less powerful. The Hybrid will be displayed at the LA Auto Show this Wednesday with plans for its production still a thing of the future.
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