The Prius, which achieves 52 miles per gallon in city driving, provides consumers with a cushion against rising gas prices. The Prius also is more convenient, traveling about 600 miles between fill-ups. The Prius meets the Clean Car Standard's requirements for fuel efficiency and tailpipe emissions. The Standard was developed by the Clean Car Campaign, a coalition of environmental organizations working for better choices from the auto industry for environmentally-conscious consumers. Nearly 90,000 consumers have signed a pledge through the campaign to buy the cleanest car that meets their needs and challenging automakers to offer practical choices that meet the Standard.
Clean production is an important part of the picture for environmentally friendlier cars.
Cleaner built cars mean less air and water pollution both when cars are made and when they are disposed of. Environmental Defense, a leading national, NY-based nonprofit organization, represents 300,000 members. Environmental Defense links science, economics, and law to create innovative, equitable and economically viable solutions to today's environmental problems.