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Here's a fun historical EV fact for this Friday



This Italian electric car let people commute for 7 cents during the 1970s oil crisis, hitting speeds of a whopping 28 mph, with a 55-mile range.

Dallas News shared more on the Elcar here.

Well, it isn't a hybrid.
Zero emissions vs. "Hybrid": When is a Nissan Leaf not "green?"

This is basically a Coles' Notes version of "The Prius That Shook The World" (a book that should be read by any Prius enthusiast).

Part 1:
The Story Behind the Birth of the Prius, Part 1 | TOYOTA Global Newsroom

Part 2:
The Story Behind the Birth of the Prius, Part 2 | TOYOTA Global Newsroom



It is not a stretch to say that for many people, the word "Prius" comes to mind when they hear the word "hybrid." The Prius has become so widely known that it is nearly synonymous with hybrid cars.

But what's the story behind the Prius? Just how did this revolution in car-making begin?

We spoke to Satoshi Ogiso, the only person to have worked on the Prius from the project planning stage all the way through to the current fourth generation. He told us about what led to the development of the very first Prius.

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