Tokyo Auto Show

Tokyo Auto Show The Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept has both a 2.0 liter boxer engine and electric motor hybrid system, a feature that could land in actual showrooms by 2011. Honda's EV-N is a tiny retro-looking electric vehicle with a power-producing solar panel on its roof. The car also has a place to store your Honda U3-X scooter. The electric Nissan "Land Glider" shifts its center of gravity in turns by leaning its body like a motorcycle. Daihatsu shows off its concept "Deca Deca." The van's big cabin has doors that open up to 135 degrees and a center pillar-less body. Yamaha's new concept electric scooter, the EC-1, is part of a company strategy to move beyond its core market of motorcycle fans with fun, personal vehicles. Honda also brought the Skydeck to the show, a futuristic-looking six-seater hybrid vehicle. The Skydeck's seats are constructed from wood and mesh to keep passengers cool as they ride. Toyota 's electric FT-EV II will only have a range of 56 miles and a top speed of 62 mph, which would limit usage to big cities.