Fact-checking five myths about hybrid vehicles

When the Toyota Prius made its debut in Japan back in 1997, it became the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, billed as an environmentally friendly car for the 21st century that uses less gasoline and emits less CO2 than conventional cars.
Now 20 years later, Toyota announced in February that global sales of its hybrids had surpassed 10 million, including about 3.9 million Prius. But despite the success, several myths about hybrids remain.
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