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TOYOTA– Dreams and Technologies for the New Century

This year's exhibit is marked by advanced technology in a wide range of genres: new models about to be launched, environment-friendly cars, IT models, and even F1 test cars and other motor sport versions. Exhibitors are celebrating the new century by proposing new and exciting ways to enjoy the mobility of the automobile.

The Center Hall features the Toyota and Daihatsu in a joint exhibit. Toyota has 19 reference models and 39 market models, including the "Estima Hybrid" on display, winning it the title of largest exhibitor this year. The booth organizes its new models and technologies under four themes: "Ecology," "Sports," "New Concepts" and "Motor Sports."

The "Ecology" corner features the ultra-low pollution "ES3," which has won considerable attention for its environment technologies. This hybrid-model concept car boasts 47 kilometers to the liter fuel economy (10-15 mode) and extensive recycling technology. Its 4 passenger packaging and refined 2-door hatchback design resemble a new launch more than a concept car.

Toyota also has a fuel cell hybrid on display for the first time. The "FCHV-5" converts gasoline to extract hydrogen and generate electricity. Its appearance at the show is a palpable indication that the age of the eco-car is not long off.

Among the IT models, Toyota's "pod," a collaboration with Sony, is an object of intense interest. This concept model incorporates many of the ideas behind Sony's "AIBO" pet robot to give the car emotional expression and the ability to communicate with its owner. Visitors delight in seeing the "pod" express its joy or sadness.

The "FXS" concept sports car wows the younger visitors. This innovative 2-door open-top sports car features a powerful 4.3 liter V-8 engine. Motor fans also throng to see the "TF101" F1 test car at the front of the booth. "Toyota will enter F1 racing for the first time next spring. Digital cameras pop for the "Toyota RV8F/Reynard" exhibit too, which Toyota will enter in the CART championships.

Upcoming launches on display include the "Will VC," the third in the "Will" series, a new brand developed in collaboration with Matsushita Electric Industrial and other non-automotive companies. The car has a "G-Book" information terminal on board for Internet access and e-mail, and uses the SD memory card slot to play MP3 audio. It is a popular exhibit among the wired generation. The Toyota technical exhibit features new engines and safety technologies, including 2 liter and 1.4 liter compact, direct injection diesel turbo engines for the European market. Engineers eagerly study the many advanced technologies on display.

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The "FCHV-5" converts gasoline into hydrogen to generate electricity.
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The "ES3" (pronounced "E-S Cubic") gets 47 kilometers to a liter.
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The "WiLL VC" is the third in this popular series.
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The "WiLL VC" is the third in this popular series.
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