Monday, January 14, 2008

Toyota looks forward

Maker of the adored Prius isn't making an eco splash in Detroit this year. For now, Toyota is concentrating on long-term environmental goals, according to president Katsuaki Watanabe.

What will the future see for this Japanese automaker? A new clean diesel V8 engine for both the Tundra and Sequoia trucks in the "near future", a global hybrid plug-in (powered by lithium-ion battery) and two all-new dedicated hybrids (one Toyota, one sister brand, Lexus) at next year's Detroit auto show.

A believer in Toyota's environmental agenda, I'll settle in and wait for next year's big hoopla without too much protest. Better late than never, I suppose, but many validly point out that time is running short...

Click here for Toyota's press release.

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