Introducing 20 years of hybrid technology from the birth of the Prius
Toyota City, Japan, Jul 21, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation announces its participation at Automobile Council 2017, an event to be held over the course of 3 days from August 4 (Friday) to August 6 (Sunday) at Makuhari Messe (Mihama-ku, Chiba City).
In keeping with the theme of the "20-Year Anniversary of the Prius," Toyota will introduce key highlights of the development of the first generation Prius, as well as the Prius' impact on society, alongside a storied history of the different sources of power used in automobiles.
http://www.acnnewswire.com/topimg/Low_ToyotaFirstGenPrius72117.jpgFirst Generation Prius
Furthermore, in addition to the first generation Prius and the new Prius PHV, a leading car in the Prius series, Toyota will exhibit the "Toyota Sports 800 Gas Turbine Hybrid" concept vehicle, which was displayed at the 1977 Tokyo Motor Show, and the "TOYOTA GAZOO Racing TS050 HYBRID," which races in extreme endurance races.
http://www.acnnewswire.com/topimg/Low_ToyotaSports80072117.jpgToyota Sports 800 Gas Turbine Hybrid concept vehicle
Toyota understands the importance of this event's goal, to create an automobile culture in Japan, and will continue participating following last year's "50-Year Anniversary of the Corolla" exhibit.
Event OutlineDate & Time: August 4, 2017 (Friday) to August 6, 2017 (Sunday) 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on the final day)Venue: Makuhari Messe Halls 4 and 5Organizer: AUTOMOBILE COUNCIL Running BoardOfficial website: http://automobile-council.com/en/
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Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203; NYSE: TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937 to serve society by creating better products. As of the end of December 2013, Toyota conducts its business worldwide with 52 overseas manufacturing companies in 27 countries and regions. Toyota's vehicles are sold in more than 170 countries and regions. For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.
Source: Toyota
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