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The third-generation Toyota Prius, which ran from model years 2010 to 2015, was a much-beloved hybrid by many eco-conscious drivers.

The cabin was surprisingly spacious and modern for a car that seems compact and unassuming on the outside. Its boxy shape allowed for an astonishing 21.6 cubic feet of cargo space. It could travel 51 miles on a single gallon of gasoline (city). Upper trim levels included decadent options like heated seats, moon-roof, and advanced Toyota Safety Sense technology. It even earned itself an IIHS Top Safety Pick each year for its entire run.

Proud to be involved in regenerative youth campus living buildings in @yellowstonePF! More:https://t.co/ZsQhrNPfbm pic.twitter.com/6VMsXGZMwj

— Toyota USA (@Toyota) August 25, 2016

The Living Building Challenge Certification is one of the highest standards for environmentally-friendly construction. To be certified as a Living Building, the project must generate more electricity than it uses, through non-combustion methods. It must use only materials low in noxious volatile organic compounds (VOC), and it cannot use any hazardous materials, like lead, mercury, or

We're funding 28,000+ species assessments with @IUCN to help protect biodiversity: https://t.co/wGteGwkSku pic.twitter.com/rOO0NUnMbL

— ToyotaGB (@ToyotaGB) May 10, 2016

"Protecting the environment is not just about CO₂ and emissions," says Didier Leroy, Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation. "Biodiversity is equally important to human lives."

For that reason, Toyota announced yesterday that it will be partnering up with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for the next five years, funding and supporting the organization's assessment

 

The #PriusPrime looking sleek during this morning's reveal. #NYIAS

A photo posted by toyotausa (@toyotausa) on Mar 23, 2016 at 8:08am PDT

The all-new 2017 Prius Prime made its North American debut last month at the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan. While you will have to wait until its fall 2016 release to test drive the latest-generation plug-in hybrid, we have culled its key features and details to hold you over in the meantime.

The Prius is known for its impressive fuel economy and eco-friendliness. And now it's going to be known for its style, too. The 2016 model has been redesigned and now it has a seriously stylish design that we think you're going to love.

Naming “global warming,” as a top priority in the 2015 North American Environmental Report, Toyota showcases how it has lessened its own impact on the planet last year.

It's been a big year for #Toyota's environmental initiatives in North America. Full report: https://t.co/uCqrjwg9OT pic.twitter.com/Wmz2nDzsGJ

— Toyota Motor Corp. (@ToyotaMotorCorp) December 2, 2015

The new clean green fuel of the future may come from the deep blue sea.

The Toyota Mirai runs on hydrogen. Hydrogen can come from many sources, including manure. One potential source of hydrogen is from water.

The process of electrolysis separates hydrogen atoms from the water molecule by running an electric current through it. This causes some swapping around of electrons, and before you know it, hydrogen gas forms.

The great thing is, the water used by no means needs to be clean drinking water. In fact, salty water conducts electricity better than fresh water. Even lemonade could be…

Bob Old is a native of the UK. He drives a lot.

He likes to invest in a reliable car, and drive it into the ground. Most of his other cars failed to stay sound past 200,000 miles... which is about the "rule of thumb" cut off point for when most people replace their old cars.

Then, in 2004, Bob bought a Toyota Prius, attracted by the potential for gas savings, and Toyota's strong reputation for making reliable cars.

Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles (FCV) are a very real, promising alternative to gasoline combustion engines. But what's inside them?

Toyota is able to start with plain old cow manure, and turn it into a viable energy source. Hydrogen fuel has many advantages over oil, the largest of them being a complete lack of emissions.

Well, that's not true. FCVs have one exhaust emission, but we think you can live with it.

It's water…

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Toyota is presenting their exciting hydrogen-powered Mirai which as we said in a previous blog post is making waves in the car world.

Now, Toyota has taken their Mirai on the road to the Vegas technology gathering to show off the science behind the car, and how it can function with no gasoline. We are anticipating a flood of hydrogen-powered cars in the future, much like we…