Brian Bahouth, KNVC.org

CARSON CITY — Toyota began design of its hybrid technology in 1993, and in 1997 the world’s largest car manufacturer launched the first mass produced combustion engine and electric motor hybrid vehicle, the Prius. Today, Toyota offers as many as 9 models of Prius, and 4 other vehicle lines come with a hybrid option from a luxury car to a 7 passenger all-wheel drive SUV.
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