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- Toyota CNG Camry Hybrid concept to be unveiled at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show
- Los Angeles Auto Show held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center
- Toyota released a CNG powered four-cylinder Camry in 1999
- 1999 CNG Camrys lacked the hybrid component
- Program discontinued in 2000 due to consumer disinterest and lack of fueling infrastructure
- Program being revisited due to rising fuel prices and interest in alternative fuel sources
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Toyota is set to unveil the concept for a new Camry hybrid vehicle powered with compressed natural gas at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Toyota plans to explore the concept within their research and development department and have stated that they currently have no plans to produce the vehicle for consumers.L.A. Times: Toyota to unveil Camry hybrid... (September 25, 2008)
Toyota CNG Quotes
Customers were not attracted to a vehicle that required special refueling technologies and a limited refueling infrastructure,—2000 Toyota statement announcing the discontinuation of their CNG vehicle program.Edmunds: Toyota to Roll Out CNG Powered HybridWith this concept, we are confirming our interest in pursuing CNG within our broad and comprehensive R&D scope. Natural gas and an expanded retail-friendly CNG infrastructure could be seen as a model for future hydrogen infrastructure,—Toyota spokesman Irv Miller in a recent statement.Edmunds: Toyota to Roll Out CNG Powered Hybrid
Competitors
- Honda Civic GX
- Chevrolet Volt
- Chrysler EV
- Dodge EV
- Jeep EV
- Saturn VUE hybrid
- Saturn Aura hybrid
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Toyota CNG Camry Hybrid Questions
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What companies are licensing Toyota hybrid technology in their vehicles? 1 AnswerAs far as I can tell, it seems that the only other manufacturer (aside from Toyota) using this power train is Nissan in their Nissan Altima Hybrid. read more -
Hybrid or conventional combustion engine? 6 AnswersI recently traded an 11 year old Ford SUV for a 2009 Toyota Prius. I went from getting 16 mpg to 44 mpg. Getting good mileage in a hybrid really depends on the ... read more
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