Let’s Go Green: Toyota 1 / X

Published: Nov 14th, 2009 | Author: kifni Add Comment


This vehicle is deliberately designed with the body shiny effect and a smaller engine than any other car types. Of course, this little machine that can reduce the weight of the car as a whole. This Japanese car manufacturer other than fuel efficient, small shapes, making this car very unique. Environmentally friendly technology is the most important thing for mankind today, this responded by Toyota, with a design concept car Toyota 1 / X, which comes with the concept of harmonization between people and the environment.
Toyota 1 / X could be displayed at the Melbourne International Motorshow mat. Toyota 1 / X is a future car models that adopt hybrid technology, by combining a mixture of gasoline with ethanol. The Body of Toyota 1 / X is made of carbon fiber material coated plastic (CFRP) which provides a stronger contours and shiny. CFRP materials are applied to the body contour in driving safety. The roof 1 / X is made from bio-friendly plastic made from environmentally-responsible material derived from kenaf and ramie plants. The result is a roof that can improve the heat insulation, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, increasing the amount of light into the cabin, and reducing noise. In its interior, 1 / X uses four ultra-lightweight seats made of woven polyester fibers three-dimensionally for added comfort.
Meanwhile, Toyota’s engine capacity of 1 / X is only 500cc and allows charging from an external power source. The use Toyota engines 1 / X is located on the rear bench is able to reduce CO2 emissions that contribute to reducing air pollution. When compared with the model of the Toyota Prius Hybrid, the Toyota 1 / X is indeed not much different. Especially interior design that offers more cabin space roomy and comfortable. Body weight of the Toyota 1 / X is only about 420 kilograms or one third of the weight of the Toyota Prius. Likewise with fuel consumption, 1 / X is more efficient than the Toyota Prius.

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