Toyota 1 / X Brings the Future to the Present

Toyota 1 / X Brings the Future to the Present, visitors to the Chicago auto show 2008 (February 8 to 17) witnessed the commitment of Toyota to develop cars of the future. Premiering in North America, compact hybrid car, the Toyota 1 / X technology brings the future into the present, such as PR Newswire released from Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.. Wednesday (6 / 2).

Called 'A per-X' because of weight, fuel consumption and emissions of each fraction of the other cars in its class. Toyota 1 / X features an aerodynamic design, very lightweight, while still keeping the interior space of the Toyota Prius. While weighing only a third of the Prius. Application materials are carbon fiber reinforced plastic (carbon fiber reinforced plastic / CFRP) for the frame body produces a strong but lightweight structure to the empty weight of 420 kg.

The aerodynamic shape and unique cabin design result in smaller pillars.Passengers are pampered with better visibility, the atmosphere is more open and not confined, brighter and radiant. CFRP is much stronger than traditional metals, creating a structure that functions like a shock absorber to absorb energy during an impact.

Consideration of environmental conservation covering the entire design process of this car since the first scratch made. The car first appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007 roof is made from bio-plastics. This environmentally friendly material made from kenaf and hemp fiber crops. The roof is filled with material advantages such as, fewer carbon emissions, improve heat retention properties, increase the amount of incoming light and quieter. Kenaf fibers of the material also used the concept vehicle Toyota i-Real is phenomenal.

There are four ultra-lightweight seats made of polyester fibers, knitted three-dimensionally for added comfort. The material functions like a spring or damper that helps create a cushion-like impression to the occupants.

The ultra-lightweight and help achieve the target fuel consumption should be two times higher than the Prius-one of the most efficient car in the world and allow the 1 / X to operate with very small hybrid engine that is stored under the rear seat. Hybrid system 1 / X combines the technology rechargeable plug-in hybrid with flex-fuel 500cc engine that weighs a quarter weight of the Prius engine. Plug-in hybrid concept is designed to accommodate a lithium-ion batteries would be rechargeable at home.This allows the Toyota 1 / X a distance of 960 km with a small tank containing four gallons (15 liters) of gasoline equivalent with the acceleration capabilities of the Prius.

Maintain pedestrian safety and traffic flow in the opposite direction, Toyota uses the light does not glare. Dominated the front of the lamp LED system. LED lights help reduce the glare caused ordinary light. In the afternoon, all the LEDs glow softly illuminates the face.

Light weight gives designers the freedom to use the tires are smaller and thinner that helps reduce water splash during the rainy season. Tire groove is designed so that water splashes do not lead to a pedestrian.

Toyota 1 / X is another example of how Toyota's commitment to designing environmentally friendly vehicles, safe and innovative.