This year, demand for BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) has slowed down globally, and in some countries, there has been an "inflection point": BEV sales have been on the decline year-on-year.
On 20 September, Toyota announced that its HEV Prius (XW60) had broken the Guinness Book of Records for the lowest fuel consumption in its class.
Pushing the limits of fuel consumption
How low can the Toyota Prius go? This time their record breaking fuel consumption figure was 39.605km/L, which translates to 2.53L per 100km. They started in the west coast city of Los Angeles in the US and worked their way east, and unbelievably the car travelled over 5,167.6km in this test.
How exaggerated is this figure, it means that the Prius was able to cross the entire United States with just three fill-ups. As well as highlighting the Toyota Prius' ultra-low energy performance, this challenge also goes some way to reflecting the car's long-distance stability.
The Secret Behind Low Fuel Consumption
How on earth did it happen, you may ask? The answer is hidden in the 1.8L hybrid engine with a combined maximum horsepower of 138 PS. Although the power performance is not great, the fuel consumption performance is definitely great, as you can already see from this test!
Getting back to the challenge, the Prius' route wasn't designed for a cool show, it was precisely calculated to maximize fuel savings on every leg of the journey. Speeds were kept strictly to an average of 65 kilometers per hour, the comfort zone of a hybrid. At these speeds, the car reduces air resistance while maintaining optimum fuel economy.
Dual Contribution of Environmental Protection and Technology
Against the backdrop of high global fuel prices, the Prius, which can drive thousands of kilometers with little or no refueling, has undoubtedly become the dream of many car owners. Its excellent fuel consumption performance not only saves owners fuel costs, but also contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions, reflecting Toyota's efforts in the field of environmental protection.
Meanwhile, the Toyota Prius can be more than just an energy-saving machine, it is also full of futuristic in-vehicle technology. the Toyota Safety Sense system, which includes features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure assist, and automatic emergency braking, not only ensures driving safety, but also gives you peace of mind when you drive the car. There is also a large size of the central control screen, so that you can always grasp the car's condition, can be said to "drive to save worry, sit comfortably".
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