One of the most popular Hybrid vehicles on the market today is the Toyota Prius. It is both compact and economical, with a starting price of just $22,400. This price puts the Prius within the realms of possibility for the everyday, albeit environmentally-conscious, individual.
The third generation of Toyota Prius, the 2010 model, has EPA ratings of 51 mpg in the city, and 49 mpg on the highway. Even for a hybrid, that’s not bad, and it’s a step up from earlier Toyota Prius models.
But a new pricing structure is lined up for this hybrid; and the Toyota Prius I, II, III, IV, and V are reportedly already available.
The lowest-prices model is the Toyota Prius I, which should run for around $21,000, while the Prius V starts at $27,670.
It gets better though. A rooftop solar panel package is available for the Toyota Prius II, III, and IV Models – although not for the V.
The solar-powered roof system costs between $3,600 and $4,500, and uses solar energy to supplement the vehicle’s power and to get even better mileage. This package also includes a solar-powered ventilation system, a navigation system, a power tilt/slide moon roof, and remote-control air conditioning (for those of us who just can’t be bothered to lean forward and turn the knob?)
With this new combination of hybrid technology and solar power, a whole new range of fuel efficiency may be possible. The solar powered version is said to make mileages of up to 70 miles per gallon possible, under ideal circumstances.
If you live in or often drive through a sunny climate, the solar roof might go a long ways in reducing your gas bill and carbon emissions.
Under some (somewhat theoretical) circumstances, the driver of a solar-powered Toyota Prius might never need to buy gas at all.
But at the very least, a driver of a solar powered Prius who uses the vehicle’s “eco” settings and follows basic speed guidelines can expect to need gasoline far less often – so infrequently, in fact, that he should take care not to forget to stop for gas at all.
About the author: Megan Barlow helps others learn how they can live greener and more environmentally friendly lives.
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