"04 Prius. Low Emissions. High Hopes," 2004

THF101126 / "04 Prius. Low Emissions. High Hopes," 2004 / front
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Artifact Overview

Environmentally conscious drivers hope gasoline-electric hybrids will create a cleaner world. This 2004 sales catalog highlighted the Toyota Prius' advancements. Computer technology helped make the car "planet-pleasing."

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

2004

Creator Notes

Made for Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Incorporated.

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2011.0.4.12

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 9 in

Inscriptions

On front cover: 04 PRIUS / Low emissions. High hopes.
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