Saving the World ... One Gallon At a Time
The need for more environmentally friendly vehicles is a genuine concern for today's driving community, especially with the amount of pollution created by standard vehicles on the road. This problem is particularly magnified when it comes to driving schools that have a large fleet of driver training vehicles running continuously for 14 hours daily. Putting 1000+ miles on our roadways every day, finding an eco-conscious driver training solution should be a goal of every driving school. At Drivers Ed Direct, we've put these ideals to the test by operating a fleet comprised entirely of hybrid vehicles, including Toyota Prius hybrids and hybrid SUVs.
To see the overwhelmingly positive impact made by a driving school utilizing hybrid technology, read below:
DRIVER TRAINING CARS
FORD FOCUS
Gas Consumption
Fuel Economy
1100 gallons
30 mpg
Carbon Dioxide
(Greenhouse Gas)
Carbon Monoxide
(Poison Gas)
20,000 lbs
500 lbs
TOYOTA COROLLA
Gas Consumption
Fuel Economy
1000 gallons
33 mpg
Carbon Dioxide
(Greenhouse Gas)
Carbon Monoxide
(Poison Gas)
18,000 lbs
500 lbs
TOYOTA PRIUS
Gas Consumption
Fuel Economy
600 gallons
56 mpg
Carbon Dioxide
(Greenhouse Gas)
Carbon Monoxide
(Poison Gas)
11,000 lbs
350 lbs
Savings with Prius Hybrid
Gas Consumption
Fuel Economy
up to 45% LESS
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Carbon Dioxide
(Greenhouse Gas)
Carbon Monoxide
(Poison Gas)
up to 45% LESS
up to 30% LESS
Figures are based on 32,000 miles driven annually
MPG measurements are based on the EPA's Fuel Economy figures
Source: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) & HybridCars.com