Toyota to Show Concept Hybrid Truck

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to introduce a concept hybrid pickup truck featuring improved fuel economy and lower emissions at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, according to an announcement made by the automaker. The A-BAT concept vehicle is equipped with Hybrid Synergy Drive, Toyota's third-generation, gas-electric, hybrid powertrain technology, according to the company. Its trapezoidal profile was borrowed from the Pruis, another hybrid Toyota vehicle.