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Furthermore, in March 2005
we took the wraps off two SUVs
(Harrier Hybrid and Kluger
Hybrid) that incorporate a newly
developed high-power hybrid
system, which, in tandem with a
brawny motor, realizes accelera-
tion and power that surpass those
of conventional cars. At the same
time, the vehicles boast fuel effi-
ciency on a par with compact-class
cars and cleaner exhaust emissions.
The evolution of Toyota’s fleet of
hybrid vehicles under the visions
of “Zero-nize” and “Maxi-mize”
has only just begun.
Simultaneous Pursuit of
“Zero-nize” and “Maxi-mize” in
Safety Technology
Safety is no exception to our efforts
in pursuit of both “Zero-nize” and
“Maxi-mize.” The Crown Majesta
unveiled in July 2004 features a
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamic Integrated
Management) system that provides
excellent steering performance and
stability by employing highly sophis-
ticated technology to seamlessly
correct overall vehicle behavior
before reaching performance limits.
As a result, the vehicle simulta-
neously realizes active safety that
provides additional support to the
driver in keeping control of the
vehicle and driving pleasure through
outstanding dynamic performance
that corresponds very closely to the
driver’s intended vehicle behavior.
Also, at the 11th World Congress
on Intelligent Transport Systems
held in Nagoya in October 2004,
we showcased our development
pipeline, which includes a next-
generation driving support system
that controls vehicles and prevents
collisions by using a laser sensor to
warn the driver and the vehicle of
a range of potential dangers.
Launched in April 2005, the G-BOOK
ALPHA is the latest evolutionary stage of the
telematics system that we are preparing for
the advent of the 21st century’s ubiquitous
society. In line with the basic concept of
developing technology that is reliable, safe, and comfortable, the new system includes
HELPNET as standard, which enables drivers to contact emergency services to
request help in the event of an accident or sudden illness. Moreover, the system has a
new-paradigm car audio system, G-DRM* (Digital Rights Management). We intend
to evolve telematics further as a technology that enhances automotive convenience.
* G-DRM is a leading-edge digital copyright protection system that stores and manages encrypted
musical data on hard disks. When vehicles are shipped, more than 10,000 musical titles are encrypted
and stored in digital format on the navigation system’s hard disk. Customers download and purchase
the licenses and decrypt keys of titles that they want to listen to from a network.
Telematics Takes Another Step Forward with G-BOOK ALPHA
Vehicle Track with a VDIM System
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Crown Majesta
Vehicle track with
a standard system
Vehicle track with
a VDIM system