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Prafull Koli
05-15-2003, 03:59 PM
Toyota to market fuel-cell hybrid cars to local gov'ts


Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 07:10 JST
NAGOYA — Toyota Motor Corp said Tuesday it will soon lease six of its hydrogen-powered, fuel-cell hybrid vehicles to the Aichi prefectural government, the Nagoya municipal government and four private energy-related companies.

Japan's biggest automaker said its recent agreements with the local governments, Iwatani International Corp, Nippon Oil Corp, Tokyo Gas Co and Toho Gas Co, mark the first lease ever of fuel-cell vehicles in Japan to local governments or private companies. (Kyodo News)

subterfuge
05-22-2003, 03:59 PM
Significant stuff guys!

In 10 years I bet we won't be driving gas powered cars!!

Burrcold
05-22-2003, 05:14 PM
this is a good step

Piotrov
05-22-2003, 10:38 PM
Kick the oil companys ass for once!! bastards get what they deserve.. I heard The new Pirus will be the first Mid Sized car on the market thats Hybird..

subterfuge
05-22-2003, 11:00 PM
GOOOO TOYOTA!!!!!!!

... but I was soo looking forward to being able to wear those cool mad-max outfits too. <<sigh>>