Toyota Introduces CNG Camry Hybrid Concept at Los Angeles Auto Show

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., chose the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show to introduce its compressed natural gas (CNG) Camry Hybrid concept vehicle. The sleek concept car highlights the versatility of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive® system and offers motorists all the benefits of natural gas fuel—a clean and safe alternative to gasoline that produces lower emissions and can reduce U.S. dependency on foreign oil and reduce vehicle operating costs.

"In the near future, growing demand for liquid petroleum simply and effectively will exceed supply," said Chris Hostetter, group vice president, TMS Advanced Product Strategy. "Before that occurs, automakers must look to vehicles powered by alternative fuels. We believe CNG will be one of those alternatives."

The CNG Camry Hybrid concept was designed by the TMS Advanced Product Strategy group and built by Metal Crafters of Fountain Valley, Calif. To convert the stock Camry Hybrid to a CNG vehicle, the gasoline fuel system was replaced with a CNG system including two CNG tanks installed in the spare tire well area.

“Toyota believes CNG has huge potential, both in the U.S. and globally,” said Hostetter.

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