A lot of the technology today is pushing forward for hybrid cars and even further forward to electric cars. While these are all good moves, many companies complain that they are unable to pursue the latest technology because of budgetary issues. Ford, for instance, claims to need government assistance to work with its plug-in hybrid. Lamborghini refuses to meet EU emissions standards and claims that they don’t make enough cars to have to meet global pollution standards. Everyone, it seems, is making excuses.
One company not making excuses is Toyota. With lots of company interest toward producing affordable and environmentally sound vehicles, Toyota is pushing other car companies to produce better, more efficient cars.
Using advances in engine design and hybrid technology, Toyota has a wide selection of vehicles that are fast becoming known as “fuel sippers” in that they take a little amount of fuel to go a long way. Toyota boasts the best overall fuel economy of any other manufacturer of automobiles.
With gas prices blasting through the roof, it’s nice to know that there is a company with seven models that meet EPA-rated highway fuel economy standards of 30 mpg. The Toyota Camry, Camry Hybrid, Solara, Corolla, Matrix, Yaris, and Prius all meet these standards, with the Prius being the top-selling hybrid in the United States of America.
Toyota can now boast eight models that meet the EPA standards, as the Toyota Scion xD has just been added to the list. The model is proving immensely popular among younger drivers and is offering great gas mileage.
Toyota’s use of various key pieces of new technology has made driving a Scion xD a whole lot of fun. With improvements in fuel injection technology and transmission enhancements, the days of smaller cars being less enticing are certainly behind us. Companies like Toyota are in tune with the changing demands of the consumer, which is why they are also one of the most popular car companies in the world.
Drop by a Scion dealer today and see what you’re missing out on.
