25 Years of the Toyota Prius: The Hybrid That Changed the World
When people talk about the most important cars in history, names like the Ford Model T, Volkswagen Beetle, and Porsche 911 often come up. But if you’re talking about innovation, sustainability, and influence on the future of mobility, one name deserves a seat at the table the Toyota Prius. In 2025, the Prius celebrates its 25th anniversary in the U.S., marking a full quarter-century of leading the hybrid revolution. A Revolution That Started Quietly Long before EVs became trendy, the Toyota Prius showed the world that hybrid technology wasn’t just possible it was practical. The Prius officially launched in Japan in 1997, but it wasn’t until 2000 that American driver got their hands on this quirky, battery-assisted sedan. At the...