Over two decades ago, the Prius was introduced to the world as the first production hybrid car and ushered in a new generation of vehicles that combine an electric motor with a high-efficiency engine to dramatically increase fuel economy. And it has lived up to its hype.
"The Prius has impressed us all for the past 23 years, and frankly, it continues to wow us today," said
Since the Prius' debut in the
Gerdes' journey of 3,211.7 miles across the country took him through a wide variety of terrain as well as unpredictable weather. He drove the Prius up mountain elevations as high as 7,000 feet and through unforgiving places like Mojave Desert where the temperature exceeded 105 degrees. He contended with strong winds coming from the
"For a record attempt like this, it's a lot of planning," said Gerdes. "You can't just go sight unseen into doing this. You have to have that plan. But you also have to be able to work on the fly. So, if things change, you have to switch up your plan. Reroute. Figure out what you're going to be able to do to achieve that goal."
Gerdes offers simple tips for everyday drivers to improve their fuel economy. He suggests slower take-offs from stops and keeping even pressure on the accelerator pedal. He also says when stops are ahead, easing off the accelerator early and using the vehicle's momentum to glide as you approach the stop helps greatly with fuel economy.
The latest generation of Toyota Prius hit dealerships in 2023 showcasing new and sporty exterior styling, upgraded technology, and up to an EPA-estimated 57 MPG combined. It's powered by the fifth generation Toyota Hybrid System and a 2.0L engine, that has an output of 194 horsepower on the FWD drive model.
This GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title is now the 30th industry award for the new-generation Prius. Other notable awards include Car and Driver's 10Best, MotorTrend Car of the Year, North American Car of the Year, and World Car Design of the Year. For more information about the award-winning Toyota Prius, please visit¯Toyota.com.¯
This world record was achieved by a driver skilled in hypermiling techniques that optimized the Prius' vehicle performance under the specific weather and driving conditions at the time. Results are not typical. He also leveraged some basic fuel-efficient driving tips that any driver can practice.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:™) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the
Toyota directly employs more than 49,000 people in the
Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota USA Foundation has committed to creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership with, historically underserved communities near the company's
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