(prHWY.com) August 25, 2011 - WAUKEGAN, IL -- Green technology isn't just beneficial for consumers, but for the environment as well. In addition to saving countless of dollars on gas, improved fuel economy helps maintain clean air. In order to make big changes in environmental improvement, however, many people need to participate.
Round Lake used car shoppers will be interested yet happy to learn that the Obama Administration has implemented new fuel economy standards that automakers will need to follow. Sales team members at Toyota dealerships in Libertyville like Classic Toyota are excited about this initiative and also to offer more fuel-efficient models to consumers.
While some car companies may merely accept the challenge of revamping their models, Toyota goes beyond the production plans by endorsing the plan. By the year 2025, fuel economy standards require models to achieve 54.5 mpg. Considering that the Toyota Prius is already achieving 51 mpg on the highway, Toyota is a very appropriate leader to participate.
Jim Lentz, President and COO of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, expresses his excitement for Toyota's endorsement: "I am pleased to be in Washington today to demonstrate Toyota's unyielding commitment to this important process. The long-term objectives of this program are very ambitious, and we intend to meet the challenge." Sales team members at Libertyville Toyota dealerships share Lentz's optimism and can't wait to see the benefits unfold.
Other significant improvements that new and used car shoppers will enjoy are easy on the wallet. By the year 2025, consumers will have saved $1.7 trillion at the pump over the life of the program. Furthermore, these new standards will save 12 billion barrels of oil and eliminate six billion metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution. While these benefits will take over 14 years to add up, consumers will be pleased nonetheless.
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