Toyota efficiency has been celebrated by customers and industry experts around the world, and the popular brand was recently honored as the "World's Greenest Automaker" by Newsweek. The award recognized Toyota's history of eco-friendly achievements, which set it apart from competitors like Apple and Starbucks. From advances in the Prius fuel economy to the company-wide focus on sustainability, it's clear that this automaker is firmly committed to raising the bar on green technology.
Award-Winning Attributes
Toyota may have secured its place at the top among the greenest companies in the world, but it had tough competition. Newsweek surveyed and ranked 500 different companies in search of the most eco-friendly brands. Toyota ranked #1 in the category of automobiles, as well as #16 across all categories. This puts Toyota among the top 5 percent of green companies around the globe. Each company was ranked on qualities like energy use, water consumption, and waste levels. Toyota stood out for its track record of sustainability, in addition to its innovations in hybrid and fuel cell technology.
Eco-Friendly Vehicles
Toyota's selection of green vehicles started small, but it has grown exponentially over the years. The Toyota Prius, debuting in 1997, quickly gained popularity for its comfortable ride quality with outstanding fuel economy. Two decades later, the Prius line has expanded to accommodate incredible demand - and Toyota hasn't stopped there. The automaker has also launched hybrid versions of popular models like the Avalon, Camry, RAV4, and Highlander. Toyota also launched the Mirai, a fuel cell vehicle that uses no gas at all. Let's take a look at the fuel economy of some of the top green models at Toyota:
- 2018 Avalon Hybrid: 40/39 estimated MPG
- 2018 Prius: 54/50 estimated MPG
- 2018 RAV4 Hybrid: 34/30 estimated MPG
- 2017 Mirai: 67/67 estimated MPG
Try Green Technology at Elgin Toyota
From the Toyota Prius to the Highlander Hybrid, there's no shortage of amazing green vehicles at Elgin Toyota. If you'd like to get a better sense of Toyota efficiency up close, visit our dealership to get the keys in your hand. Our experts would be happy to showcase the eco-friendly qualities of the model of your choice!
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