So far it’s been a big year for the Toyota Prius – not only did the world’s most popular hybrid car receive an official pluralization (Prii), but Toyota just announced that its hybrid sales have topped 3 million vehicles worldwide. From August 1997 to February 2011 Toyota Motor Corporation has sold 3.03 million hybrid cars, marking a milestone in the adoption of more fuel-efficient vehicles and a reduction of 18 million tons of CO2 emissions compared to gasoline-powered cars.
Toyota Motor Corporation’s line of hybrid vehicles has come a long way since the launch of the “Coaster Hybrid EV” in 1997 – today it includes the rapidly expanding Prius family as well as the recently unveiled Yaris and the Lexus CT 200h. By the end of 2012 the company plans to unveil 10 new hybrids, including 6 new launches and 4 redesigns.
Toyota is also developing new battery technologies that will push the performance of their hybrids and EVs even further, and they have partnered with Tesla to develop electric cars. The company’s impressive hybrid sales figures show that a sea change is afoot in the automotive industry as consumers are swept away by more efficient vehicles.
Via Physorg
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Green and clean design is the need of world.
Cars that run on CNG, LPG and other hybrid and alternative fuels will be encouraged in the India under the proposed National Mission for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. Indian government initiate the greener way for Indian transport sector
More information on http://greencleanguide.com/2011/03/12/national-mission-on-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles/
Toyota should add a little taper to the sides of the car going back so as to reduce the Cd.