Toyota Motor Corp says it will start leasing its new fuel cell hybrid next month as part of its efforts to encourage the widespread use of the zero-emission vehicles.

Japan's top automaker, which has already won strong interest in its fuel sipping petrol-electric hybrids, will lease one of its Toyota FCHV-adv vehicles to Japan's environment ministry.

Toyota also plans to lease the five-seat sporty vehicle to local governments and companies in, or linked to, the energy industry.

The vehicle runs on hydrogen and uses hybrid technology to reduce fuel consumption. It has a longer cruising distance and performs better in low... // The Age

TOKYO — In a decidedly unsexy move, Toyota on Friday said it will begin leasing its new fuel-cell hybrid, the Toyota FCHV-adv, to Japan's Ministry of the Environment on September 1. In stark contrast, rival Honda has been leasing its Honda FCX Clarity to such stars as actress Jamie Lee Curtis, who took delivery of the alt-fuel vehicle in early August.

The lease term for Toyota's FCHV-adv is for 30 months and costs ¥840,000 per month, the equivalent of $7,713, the automaker noted.

Toyota said the leasing program for its five-passenger advanced fuel-cell hybrid will allow it to "obtain real-world feedback for further development, including efforts to improve the durability and... // Edmunds.com/Inside Line

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Tokyo (Japan) – Toyota today said that it will begin leasing a new fleet first fuel cell hybrid vehicle model, the FCHV-adv, to Japan's Ministry of the Environment beginning on September 1. The government is paying a lofty price for the privilege of driving these cars and there is no announcement when these cars will be available for the public. Sticking with your Prius, or a Highlander hybrid, may be a better idea than waiting for a Highlander fuel-cell hybrid vehicle.

According to Toyota, the Ministry of the Environment has agreed to a lease rate of 840,000 yen per month for 30 months, which equals about $7700 per month. The manufacturer did not say whether that payment refers to... // TG Daily

Nagoya, Aug 29, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Toyota Motor Corp. 7203 said Friday that it will begin to lease its new fuel cell hybrid car in September, targeting the central and local governments and energy-related firms.

Toyota will lease a unit of the new FCHV-adv fuel cell car to the Ministry of the Environment from next Monday. It set the fee for the 30-month rental at 840,000 yen, about 200,000 yen cheaper than that for the predecessor FCHV model.

The new model performs better in cold areas and has better... // Japan Corporate News

Tokyo, Aug 29, 2008 (JCN Newswire via COMTEX) -- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that on September 1 it will begin leasing its new fuel cell hybrid vehicle model, the "TOYOTA FCHV-adv*", to Japan's Ministry of the Environment.
, , ) , which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, has developed into one of the world's best known automobile manufacturers. The Toyota Group sold over 8.5 million vehicles under the Toyota, Lexus,... // MarketWatch

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Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that on September 1 it will begin leasing its new fuel cell hybrid vehicle model, the "TOYOTA FCHV-adv*", to Japan's Ministry of the Environment.

TMC also plans to lease the TOYOTA FCHV-adv, which improves on the cruising distance and low-temperature startup performance of the previously leased "TOYOTA FCHV", to other national government entities, local governments and companies in or related to the energy industry.  Lease terms are 840,000 yen (including tax) per month for 30 months.

By leasing its fuel cell hybrid... // Edubourse.com (Communiqués de presse)