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Article: Toyota Announces Confirmed EPA Fuel Economy Estimates for Prius Hybrid Mid-Size Sedan.
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- October 14, 2003
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TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced confirmed fuel economy estimates for the all-new 2004 Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle.
When Prius goes on sale this week it will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 60 MPG in the city and 51 MPG on the highway with a combined city/highway rating of 55 MPG. The estimated mileage ratings represent a significant increase over the previous-generation Prius, which registered a combined fuel economy rating of 48 MPG. And like the previous model, Prius never needs to be plugged in for recharging.
"The completely redesigned Prius will provide the best fuel efficiency ...