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Sep 2023
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Toyota releases prototype hydrogen Hilux...

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The race is on in the motoring world to corner the rural market with practical heavy load bearing zero emissions vehicles. Car maker Toyota has just laid down the challenge to other manufacturers in debuting it's hydrogen-Hilux.  
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