Toyota launches world's most fuel-efficient hybrid car

28 December 2011: Toyota Motor Corp. has launched the world's most fuel-efficient hybrid car, as the company looks to fight off competition from pure electric vehicles. The compact car, dubbed 'Aqua' in Japan and the 'Prius C' overseas, has a listed fuel efficiency of 35.4 km/litre (83.3 mpg), beating the current top Prius, which gets 32 km/litre.

Rivals Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) and General Motors Co (GM.N) are seeking to share the green limelight with their Leaf and Chevrolet Volt electric cars, though sales volumes are expected to stay relatively low until the high price of batteries comes down significantly. The company is aiming for monthly Aqua sales in Japan of 12,000 units, with a starting price of 1.69 million yen. 

Source: Times of India