The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 | Daihatsu - Photo Impression | DAIHATSU
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The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 | Daihatsu - Photo Impression | DAIHATSU

<strong>DAIHATSU D-X | DAIHATSU D-X<br><br>The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011</strong><h2>BIG ANSWER FROM SMALL</h2>The theme of the Daihatsu booth was “BIG ANSWER FROM SMALL.” On display were the D-X, which can transform into various styles from open sports car to off-roader by changing its resin body, and the PICO, a two-seater electric vehicle positioned between a kei car and a motorized bicycle. The PICO, in particular, is a vehicle that directly addresses various issues facing Japan, such as an aging population, depopulation, and urban overcrowding.

The most noteworthy technology is Daihatsu's original low-cost fuel cell, “FC Commercial CASE,” intended for future commercial vehicles. This “precious metal-free liquid fuel cell” eliminates the need for precious metals, resolving resource issues. It utilizes a refueling method similar to gasoline and uses a safe new liquid fuel, hydrazine hydrate (N2H4·H2O), which is non-flammable at room temperature and emits no CO2 during operation. While not flashy, it is packed with technologies that warrant close attention when considering future environmental challenges.
Text by Dai Matsuo
Photos by Hirohiko Mochizuki
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<strong>DAIHATSU PICO | DAIHATSU PICO</strong>
<strong>DAIHATSU FC COMMERCIAL CASE | DAIHATSU FC COMMERCIAL CASE</strong>

The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 | Daihatsu - Photo Impression | DAIHATSU