Are We Ready for Hybrid?
In today’s world, we are all becoming aware of
doing our part to make wiser choices for the greater
good of our communities. Transportation here in
the Bahamas poses a unique challenge for those of
us wanting to reduce our carbon imprint, and get
the best fuel economy. Fortunately, the Bahamas
is an ideal environment for hybrid vehicles, with
its flat terrain and limited highways. The hybrid
system technology is optimal for city- style driving.
This makes the time ripe to consider driving hybrid,
especially the Prius c hybrid vehicle from Toyota their most popular urban hybrid vehicle.
‘The 2014 Toyota Prius c, the smallest and most
affordable model in the Prius Family, offers
industry-leading fuel efficiency and IIHS Top Safety
Pick peace of mind in a fun to drive, easy to park
urban runabout.’
Over the last decade, we have seen a clear and
steady shift in priorities when it comes to the
vehicles we drive. Today’s driver wants to pare
down, opting for fuel efficiency and more Ecofriendly options, without compromising on quality
and reliability. Prius remains the world’s premier
eco-vehicle brand, and has also been instrumental
in establishing consumer trust in hybrid technology.
Although (in Bahamas) there hasn’t been ‘fanfare’
about making the transition to hybrid, the
Bahamian government has already begun to make
the shift, with 30% of the vehicles now being leased
from Toyota being hybrids. The Bahamian public is
also slowly catching on to the benefits of driving
a hybrid vehicle, and many of them hit straight
home, both in our pockets and our environmental
communities. Unlike Electric Vehicles, which need
to be plugged in, Toyota’s hybrids neve ȁ