typical Toyota eh, thinking practical, thinking real world... it will be called by the innocuous sounding codename of FT-Bh, of which FT probably means Future Toyota while Bh could mean anything really...
Toyota says the concept will showcase total vehicle approach to reducing emissions in an affordable city car, in my mind this means the total carbon footprint of the vehicle throughout its entire life cycel from production to use to end of life recycling.
Right now no one takes into account the amount of carbon released in the production of Hybrid cars, its a lot considering the amount of electronics and high-technology solutions on the cars and this could easily offset the limited advantage of the slight improvement in fuel economy.
I hope Toyota's FT-Bh will be made out of recycled plastic bottles and costs next to nothing to make and sell for the price of a small bike and run on sunshine and a bit of water mixed with fresh air.... now that would be something else
PRESS RELEASE
FUTURE HYBRIDS, FUN AND MORE FROM TOYOTA AT GENEVA
First reveal of the production-ready Yaris Hybrid, Europe's first full hybrid supermini at the Geneva motor show
First European appearance of the production-ready GT 86
World debut for the FT-Bh concept, showcasing a "total vehicle" approach to reducing emissions in an affordable city car
European premiere for the NS4 and FCV-R concepts, exploring next-generation plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicle design
Toyota diji concept shown in Europe for the first time, taking vehicle personalisation to a new level
The rejuvenation of Toyota can be witnessed "in the metal" at the Geneva motor show, with a display of future showroom and concept models, shown in Europe for the first time.
Yaris Hybrid
Yaris Hybrid will be shown for the first time in its production-ready form, ahead of going sale in June this year. Powered by a re-engineered Hybrid Synergy Drive, it will be Europe's first full hybrid supermini, opening up the technology to a new customer group. It will deliver quiet, smooth performance with the lowest emissions in its segment, while maintaining the small-but-spacious quality for which Yaris is renowned.
GT 86
GT 86, Toyota's all-new sports coupe, arrives in Geneva on a wave of enthusiastic advance media acclaim and public interest. Due to reach the road this summer, GT 86 rediscovers the pure passion and excitement of sports car driving, at an affordable price.
FT-Bh concept
Geneva marks the world debut of the FT-Bh concept, an ultra-lightweight, full hybrid city car study, designed to achieve low emissions within an economically viable production framework. The team that produced FT-Bh purposely avoided expensive materials and complex manufacturing processes, working instead only with those that are already commonplace in the auto industry.
NS4 and FCV-R concepts
Toyota's NS4 and FCV-R concepts are also being shown in Europe for the first time. NS4 is a next-generation plug-in hybrid vehicle, designed to address customer demand for added value from hybrid motoring, together with advanced design and a more involving drive. FCV-R represents Toyota's next step towards mass production of hydrogen-powered vehicles, paving the way for the launch of a saloon-type fuel cell vehicle by 2015.
Toyota diji
The Toyota diji concept – previously shown at last year's Tokyo motor show as the Fun-Vii – is all about personalisation. The entire body, inside and out, serves as a display, with the driver being able to change colour and content at will. The process of displaying images or information is as simple as downloading an app. The car can also link to nearby vehicles and infrastructure to create an even more connected driving experience.
Press conference
Toyota will host a press conference on its stand at the Geneva motor show at 10.15am on Tuesday, 6 Mach.
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