This Toyota Fortuner can run on 100% bioethanol
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Toyota has unveiled Fortuner Flexy Fuel as an eco-friendly version of its popular SUV at Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS).
The prototype uses E-100 fuel, which consists of 100% bioethanol, making it the most environmentally friendly Fortuner to date.
To ready this car, Toyota's engineers re-engineered the existing 2TR FE 2.7L petrol engine and fuel system components, ensuring compatibility with pure ethanol.
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Toyota is focused on sustainable mobility
The Fortuner Flexy Fuel highlights the potential for E-100 fuel to be integrated into ladder-frame SUVs. With this groundbreaking prototype, Toyota continues to push the boundaries of eco-friendly vehicle technology, paving the way for a more sustainable automotive future.
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More eco-friendly prototypes were shown besides Fortuner
In addition to the Fortuner Flexy Fuel, Toyota showcased other green vehicles at GIIAS, like the E-100 bioethanol-compatible Corolla Cross and Hydrogen-powered Corolla Cross H2 concept.
The latter is particularly noteworthy as it demonstrates Toyota's progress in incorporating hydrogen technology into family hatchbacks.
The Corolla Cross H2 concept utilizes a hydrogen powertrain from the Mirai and a 1.6L 3-cylinder engine from the GR Corolla.