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The Tokyo Motor Show is always a great place to see the most innovative new ideas for cars, and this year's show won't disappoint.

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Toyota's FV2 concept car is mades its world debut at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese auto maker lists two heights for the vehicle - 990mm in sleep mode and  1,780mmin driving mode.YUYA SHINO/Reuters

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Toyota FV2 concept carYUYA SHINO/Reuters

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Daihatsu FC DECO DECK fuel-cell-powered concept carShuji Kajiyama/The Associated Press

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Resin outer panels of Daihatsu Kopen are changed for another color at the media preview for the Tokyo Motor Show at Tokyo Big Sight on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.Shuji Kajiyama/The Associated Press

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Models unveil Honda Motor Co's S660 concept car, an open-top sports-type mini-vehicle.Toru Hanai/Reuters

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Based on this NSX concept car, the Honda NSX will be available to customers as a 2015 model.Shizuo Kambayashi/The Associated Press

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries' electric tricycle "J"Toru Hanai/Reuters

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The Mitsubishi AR (Active Runabout) concept car is a compact multi-purpose vehicle.YUYA SHINO/Reuters

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The interior of a Mitsubishi GC-PHEV concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. This concept car is a full-size SUV that uses a high output PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) system.YUYA SHINO/Reuters

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Nissan’s BladeGlider concept electric car has a narrow front end that allows for better handling, braking and weight distribution, claims the Japanese auto maker. It will compete in next year's Le Mans "Garage 56" event.Shizuo Kambayashi/The Associated Press

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Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Carlos Ghosn poses with a Nissan BladeGlider concept car.Shuji Kajiyama/The Associated Press

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Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn poses with a Nissan IDx Freeflow. The compact four-seater is “meant to feel like a living room inside a car where the owner and his or her friends can relax,” claims Nissan. The car has a “floating roof” design, faded denim interior and would have a fuel efficient gas engine with a CVT transmission.Shizuo Kambayashi/The Associated Press

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Suzuki Motor Corp's Hustler Coupe concept carYUYA SHINO/Reuters

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Suzuki X-Lander hybrid concept car presented by Chairman and President of Suzuki Motor Corp., Osama Suzuki, right, and Vice President Osamu Honda.Shuji Kajiyama/The Associated Press

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Toyota Motor Corp's FCV concept car: Toyota plans to launch a hydrogen-powered car based on this concept car in 2015.Toru Hanai/Reuters

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Toyota i-RoadYUYA SHINO/Reuters

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A three-wheeler Toyota i-ROAD electric concept carShizuo Kambayashi/The Associated Press

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Volkswagen’s XL-1 concept car has a two-cylinder TDI Clean Diesel engine, an electric motor, lithium-ion battery pack and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Volkswagen claims the XL1 plug-in hybrid’s fuel economy is 0.9 L/100 km.Shuji Kajiyama/The Associated Press

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Models unveil Volkswagen's plug-in hybrid Twin Up! concept carToru Hanai/Reuters

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Suzuki Motor Corp's concept car X-LanderYUYA SHINO/Reuters

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Nissan's Bladeglider, IDx Freeflow and IDx Nismo displayed at the media preview for the Tokyo Motor Show.Shizuo Kambayashi/The Associated Press

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