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The Cabstar’s Hybrid powertrain is a single clutch system that consists of the existing 3.0-liter (ZD30) diesel unit, developing 110 kW (148 hp), and inverter, plus the corresponding control units. The prototype uses a lithium-ion battery pack.
Toyota will be the first car maker to obtain permission for a plug-in hybrid test in Japan. After completing the road tests, Toyota will start building a way to market the model by leasing them to public (government and municipal) offices.