Toyota's 'Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience' Puts You Behind the Wheel

2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Hybrid Exhibit at 2007 Nashville International Auto Show and Interactive Exhibits Gives Attendees Hands-On Hybrid Experience

WHAT:

Toyota is bringing a nationwide tour called "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience" to the 2007 Nashville International Auto Show at the Nashville Convention Center. The hands-on exhibit is designed to provide consumers with the opportunity to experience automotive hybrid technology.

Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience is designed to provide attendees with the opportunity experience Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system, which is found in the Prius, Camry hybrid and Highlander hybrid vehicles, for themselves.

WHAT ELSE:

There are four distinct interactive learning areas within the exhibit. "Alternative Fuels: Fueling the Future," identifies the differences in the various types of alternative fuels and how they are produced. "Environment and Resources: Small Steps, Big Difference" shows attendees what they can do to make a difference to the environment. The Prius Driving Experience simulates the current Hybrid Synergy Drive technology allows visitors to interact with system while on- screen instructions offer driving tips. The "Hybrid Technology: Not All Hybrids are Created Equal" exhibit gives visitors a better understanding of the various hybrid technology options on the market and how hybrids benefit the consumer and environment.

WHEN:

Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:

LP Field (home of the Tennessee Titans) - A free shuttle service running between the Nashville Convention Center (Commerce Street entrance) and LP Field (parking lots B&D) will be provided for all attendees

Other

* Test Drives with the Toyota Prius, Highlander hybrid and Camry hybrid

* Prius Driving Simulator

* Interactive exhibits related to alternative fuels, hybrid technology and everyday eco-friendly activities