Yahoo Autos Toyota shows off the seriously cute Land Hopper and other electric concept vehicles
Toyota’s electric ambitions came on more slowly than most, as its outgoing CEO felt that a complete shift to exclusive electrification was the wrong path forward. The automaker has come around, however, and has shown several electric concepts in recent times. In between other new models at this year’s Japan Mobility Show, Toyota displayed a handful of funky electric concepts, though they likely won’t be showing up on a dealer’s lot anytime soon.
Where Toyota’s EPU and Land Cruiser Se concepts previewed a futuristic electric truck and SUV, the Land Hopper is a sort of electric bicycle with a foldable design the automaker said lets owners stow it in their vehicle’s trunk before longer trips. It does not require a driver’s license, and its wheels can operate together to raise and lower the height.
