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The Toyota Prius uses a combination of gas and electric engines to maximize fuel efficiency. It is a transition vehicle that has helped Toyota get economies of scale in manufacturing of small electric engines that will help when battery life improves enough to allow for an all-electric engine.

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HistoryEdit

The Prius first went on sale in Japan in 1997, making it the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. It was subsequently introduced worldwide in 2001. In May 2008, worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius passed 1 million. The Prius is sold in more than 40 countries and regions, with its largest markets being those of Japan and North America.

Worldwide salesEdit

281.265 (2007)

132.000 (per july 2008)

LinksEdit

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