1. Hybrid Powertrains: Toyota Prius Prototype
In 1995, Toyota unveiled the Prius prototype, quietly igniting a revolution in automotive engineering. While most of the world’s automakers clung to traditional engines, Toyota’s daring hybrid system combined gasoline and electric power for unprecedented efficiency. This early vision for eco-friendly driving arrived years before mainstream acceptance. The Prius’s innovative technology became the blueprint for today’s global hybrid movement, but few took notice at the time. Learn more from the Toyota Global Newsroom.