A roomy interior and unbeatable gas mileage have made the Toyota Prius a top pick among eco-minded drivers in the market for a car. This month, Prius sales topped the one million mark! The Prius, which was born in 1997, experienced a spike in popularity when it was completely redesigned in 2004. The car's record for safety and reliability has helped it stay at the top. This February, Consumer Reports named the Prius the best green vehicle for the fifth year in a row. Toyota says they plan to sell a million more hybrids by 2010, which shouldn't be tough given current gas prices. The company estimates that so far, Prius drivers have helped to avoid an estimated 4.5 million tons of carbon emissions.
Resources:
http://greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/16/
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http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/news/2007/04/
top-picks-for-2007-4-07/overview/0704_top-picks-2007.htm
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