Toyota Prius reveal one-off green limo
Toyota's new concept -The Prius Limo
The Toyota Prius is the original hybrid car introduced by the Japanese car manufacturer. It claims to incorporate some of the world’s most advanced technology in its full hybrid efficient car. Now Toyota is going one step further by introducing the first eco-friendly limo under the Prius banner.
This isn’t the first brainwave the Toyota bosses have had. The Prius 6 door limo follows the last innovation which was the Prius hearse. Although the limo will not be for sale initially, the Japanese car manufacturer is hoping to test the water by offering the concept up for debate. They have also developed a prototype so car enthusiasts, and potential customers, can see exactly what they are proposing.
An environmentally friendly limo could well prove a hit with the celebrities. As one of the most frequent users of limos, many are keen to project an image of being eco-conscious, and the Prius limo will certainly tick that box; it mightn’t be long before we spot the Prius limo rolling up to the red carpet.
In these cash-strapped times the Prius limousine will offer a cost-efficient form of limo transport. It is estimated the 8 seater limo will be offer excellent fuel efficiently with the ability to do 50 mpg. It will also feature many of the facilities within the original Prius including solar panelled ventilation and a beltless engine.
Check out the revolutionary limo and let your voice be heard! Whether people are prepared to give up their luxury gas-guzzling party buses in return for an environmentally friendly hybrid limo remains to be seen.
Jaguar keeps up with the times by introducing its own green limo
Jaguar introduce hybrid limo
Not wanting to be outdone by the eco-friendly crowd, Jaguar have now unveiled their latest concept: a hybrid limousine. It is expected to come under the XJ series and will be fully equipped with a range extender engine as well as some yet to be revealed, green technology.
At the moment the green Jaguar limo is not for sale. The iconic car manufacturer is showcasing their latest idea in order to gauge public reaction and to see whether there is indeed a potential market for such a product. However it has been suggested that the hybrid Jag will go into full production once the costs of making the eco-friendly limo come down.
The hybrid Jaguar limo is expected to have a 145kw electrical motor which will power it for 30 miles, after this the 1.2 petrol engine will take over.
The electrical components and battery packs used in the prototype XJ green limo are very expensive and would therefore push the retail price through the roof. The official line form Jaguar regarding this is as follows: “The components aren’t at the right cost or quality yet you would expect of a Jaguar product, but the technology is there.” They go on to say that further research and testing is required before the green limo can go into full production.
Jaguar is said to have invested a hefty 7 figure sum into the development of the green limo, but this is only a fraction of the reported £800 million they have devoted to the expansion of environmentally friendly vehicles across the Jaguar range. However Jaguar are calling for government investment in the scheme if the U.K is to be seen to be, as they put it, “leading the world with low carbon technology”.
Top Bangkok Hotel invests in environmentally friendly limos
eco-friendly limos for Bangkok hotel
A 5 star luxury resort in Bangkok has recently undergone a major overhaul of its present limo hire service. The Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa has replaced its old fleet of limos with a brand new batch of Mercedes Benz E 200 limos with natural gas technology.
The hotel was concerned about the impact its current range of limos was having on the environment. Bangkok is particularly prone to problems relating to pollution with the city often being clouded in a thick band of smog. The new Mercedes with its natural gas technology (NGT) will slash co2 emissions by over 20% in comparison to the previous limos. It also cuts the running costs of the exclusive vehicles by half.
Natural gas is a successful alternative to petrol as it is a primary energy source and doesn’t require converting for use within vehicles, further reducing the cost of using this kind of fuel. The Mercedes Benz E 200 is designed to be bivalent so the driver can switch between using petrol or natural gas to run the car giving an element of flexibility.
The Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa is an extremely popular hotel within the area. It offers a vast array of 5 star facilities and features Thai architecture, hot tubs, and tropical gardens providing a relaxing getaway within the heart of the city. The resort is also close to many of Bangkok’s historic palaces, monuments and temples. With the introduction of their new eco-friendly limousine fleet, the hotel is likely to attract a whole new market of environmentally conscious clientele.
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