# Toyota Unveil Latest Concept Car Hi CT Hybrid Urban Truck By Cowbag | Published 2007-10-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-ct-toyota References: [channel4](http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=16592) Japanese car maker [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-land-cruiser-se-concept) has been showing off some of its new concepts at the Tokyo motor show, including the Hi-CT [hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rav4) "urban truck" was the star attraction. The "Hi-CT" runs partly on fuel and partly on batteries - comes with an AC100V accessory socket that enables it to store electricity. Apparently, "Drivers benefit from the lofty proportions providing a commanding view of the road ahead," Channel4 said. "Extreme sports enthusiasts, meanwhile, will be able to take advantage of a removable boot that can be replaced by a deck to secure [surfboards and mountain bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-4runner-trd-surf-concept)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced energy storage technologies to improve the efficiency and range of hybrid vehicles. - **Electric Mobility:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create convenient and efficient charging solutions for electric vehicles to enhance their adoption and usability. - **Modular Vehicle Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design versatile vehicles with modular components that cater to different lifestyles and activities. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and autonomous driving into vehicles for a safer and more efficient driving experience. - **Energy Storage:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative and high-capacity energy storage solutions to support the growth of renewable energy systems. - **Outdoor Sports and Recreation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create specialized equipment and accessories that cater to the needs of extreme sports enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-land-cruiser-se-concept.md) - [Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-sport-crossover-concept.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz.md) - [Ultra-Modern Bi-Tone CUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-chr-prologue.md) - [Electric Urbanite SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-urban-cruiser.md) - [Water-Filtering Hydrogen Fuel Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept.md) - [Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecollection.md) - [Diminutive All-Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-suv.md) - [Ultra-Luxury Coupe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-century.md)