Next week marks the beginning of the North American International Auto Show, and fans of Toyota hybrids and other ecologically friendly cars should be excited to see what automakers have for them.

In addition to the release of the 2010 Prius at the NAIA show in Detroit, there are several other vehicles to see and events to participate in.

For example, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is sponsoring a green ride event. In this event, there will be around a dozen vehicles made available for automotive journalists to drive during the press preview. On public show days, consumers will be able to ride in the cars as well. The indoor track takes up 70,000 feet inside the Cobo Center in Detroit.

In addition, the winner for the 2009 Green Car Vision award will ge announced at the NAIA show. Finalists include the Fisker Karma, the Chevrolet Volt, Honda’s FCX Clarity, the MINI E and the Mitsubishi iMiEV. It is also thought that Toyota will debut its secret battery EV concept car, as well.

If you're going to be in the Detroit area for the festivities, be sure to check out all of the exciting Toyota Hybrid news. If not, the 2010 Prius will be available at your Conshohocken area Toyota dealer this spring.