Test rides of fuel cell, hybrid and other clean energy vehicles were very popular at the 37th show, and will again be offered at the 39th show. Test rides have two primary purposes: 1) to encourage visitors to develop a proper understanding of clean energy vehicles by experiencing for themselves the functions and features of these vehicles, and 2) to demonstrate that the automotive industry is making a concerted effort to deal with environmental problems by developing clean energy vehicles, thereby improving the general public's (consumers') understanding of and regard for the industry. Rides will be available from the first Press Day on Wednesday, October 19 to the end of the Show on Sunday, November 6. The main venue is located at Makuhari Seaside Park adjacent to Makuhari Messe. There will be 13 vehicles on display from 7 manufacturers. This year is notable for the addition of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
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| Outline of Event |
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Dates: |
Wednesday, October 19 to Sunday, November 6, 2005 |
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Times: |
[Special Guest Day] Friday, October 21, 2005 13:30-16:30
[Public Exhibition] Saturday, October 22 to Sunday, November 6, 2005 10:30-16:30
* However, the Secretariat may close rides early in the event of darkness or inclement |
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Venue: |
[Reception] Makuhari Messe (East Side, South Rest Zone)
[Passenger cars] Special course in Makuhari Seaside Park (approx. 500 m)
[Bus] Public roads around Makuhari Messe (approx. 2 km) |
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Participating exhibitors: |
7 companies:
Toyota Motor, Nissan Motor, Fuji Heavy, Honda Motor, MazdaMotor, Mitsubishi Motors, DaimlerChrysler |
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Participating vehicles: |
13 vehicles:
5 fuel cell vehicles, 1 hydrogen vehicle, 3 electric vehicles, 5 hybrid vehicles |
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Application for test rides: |
(1) Test ride tickets are distributed at the reception counter on a first-come first-served basis for each time slot.
*Distribution times subject to change depending on conditions.
(2) Press Day test rides are available on a first-come first-served basis. |
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Eligibility: |
General public, members of the press, and people affiliated with the show. Children under 6 years of age are allowed to ride a bus only. |
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Cooperation: |
Hydrogen Station operations:
JHFC (Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project) Ome Hydrogen Station |
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| List of Test Ride Vehicles |
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| *Available cars may be changed without notice. |
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