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Fall Brings School, Pretty Leaves, And A New Prius

Posted on July 31, 2008

by Cristina FoungMy favorite green product of the week: 2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid CarWhat is it?For a lot of folks, hybrid is synonymous with Prius. Well, 2009 will see some changes to the car more people say they'd buy again.This version is 3-4 inches longer and 1 inch wider than previous generations. It's also heavier, faster, and more powerful (it's moving from a 1.5 liter engine to a 1.8 liter). Not to mention, the top of the car will have a few solar panels on it to provide some power for the air conditioning unit.Why is it better?Fuel economy is expected to exceed 50 mpg (r...

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