Best Selling Hybrid Electric Vehicles----Toyota Prius

"Toyota's first generation Prius came to the US shores in 2000 as a 2001 model. That plucky little sedan made do with a 1.5 liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 70HP. It was hooked up to an electric drive motor which produced an additional 44HP. When combined, the two engines helped scoot the Prius 0-60 MPH in a longish 12.8 seconds and gave the vehicle EPA mileage ratings of 52/45 city/highway.

The second generation Prius was introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model. It was bigger in every dimension packing interior dimensions that rivaled Toyota's larger Camry sedan. It also transformed from a sedan to a 5-door hatchback for added versatility. While the gasoline engine was still a small 1.5 liter unit, 76HP was now on tap while the electric motor jumped to 67HP. That added performance boost allowed the 0-60 times to drop to a more respectable 10 seconds while boosting fuel economy to 60/51."                                                 http://www.dailytech.com/The+History+Behind+The+Toyota+Prius/article973.htm

The 2015 Toyota Prius is Toyota’s flagship hybrid vehicle, and with 3 million Priuses sold worldwide is the most popular hybrid on the road. The same quality, features and functionality as Toyota’s conventionally powered vehicles plus world’s most-proven hybrid technology results in a winning combination that will leave you smiling whenever you pass by a gas station.