Toyota Prius gains praise from scientists
Aug 21, 2011 By Toyota Australia.
Toyota's
Prius delivers 'a more than 40 per cent reduction in global warming pollution compared with its closest conventional models'*.
That is the finding of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), a US non-profit organisation that placed Prius at the top of its hybrid scorecard.
The UCS said Prius achieved the highest rating among non-luxury cars for its environmental improvement through the use of hybrid technology.
The scorecard - the most comprehensive rating system of how well carmakers use hybrid technology - evaluated 34 hybrids for factors including fuel efficiency, environmental improvement and consumer value.
The UCS said many carmakers were now using hybrid technology to 'boost fuel economy and cut pollution without breaking the bank' for consumers.
Toyota's Prius uses just 3.9 litres/100km while Camry Hybrid is rated at 6.0 litres/100km**.
Both cars have been awarded the maximum five stars for environmental performance on the Federal Government's Green Vehicle Guide.
* Source: http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_releas ... -6214.html
** Fuel consumption will vary depending on driving conditions/style, vehicle conditions and options/accessories. Source of fuel consumption data: ADR 81/02 combined cycle.