http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050120/deth029_1.html Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive to be Showcased on NBC Live Special from Detroit on January 23 America's and the world's most popular hybrid vehicle, the Toyota Prius, will be one of stars showcased on NBC's two-hour special, the "International Auto Show," on Sunday, January 23. The program will be broadcast live from the North American International Auto Show in Detroit's Cobo Center on the last day of America's premier automotive event. While other cars in the program were test driven by the NASCAR stars on high speed test tracks, Toyota delivered a 2005 production Prius to Marty Snyder's home in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Prius was driven to Detroit, with a single fuel stop. During the 700-mile trip over Interstate highways at posted speeds, the Prius averaged just under 50 miles-per-gallon. In addition to high mileage, Prius produces nearly 90 percent fewer smog forming emissions than a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle. Prius is the most popular hybrid vehicle in the United States and the world.
This is the first year in a long time that my wife and I haven't been able to make it to Detroit, so we will definitely watch the show.
