Tansky Sawmill Toyota Blog NYIAS 2016 News: Toyota Mirai Wins World Green Car

The Toyota #Mirai wins World Green Car of 2016. #WCOTY2016 pic.twitter.com/QfP0Asq5j0- World Car Awards (@WorldCarAwards) March 24, 2016This year's New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) had some big news for Toyota, from the reveal of the Prius Prime, to the hydrogen-powered Mirai being named the 2016 World Green Car.The World Car Awards are decided by a panel of international judges from the highest levels of automotive journalism, and announced at NYAIS each year since 2006.The Toyota Mirai initially competed against eight other new green vehicles, including the Toyota Prius, which made it to the top three finalists. While the Prius may be a fuel-sipping hybrid, the Mirai has an advantage in its brand new hydrogen fuel cell technology.Hydrogen can be made from all sorts of renewable sources, and its only emission is pure water.Bill Fay, Group Vice President - General Manager, Toyota Division, hopes that, "Just as the Prius changed the world nearly 20 years ago, the hydrogen-powered Mirai is ready to make history. With a range of over 300 miles per tank, a refueling time of under five minutes, and emissions that consist only of water vapor, Mirai is leading the world forward toward a more sustainable future."Visit Tansky Sawmill Toyota to test drive a green new Toyota in Dublin, OH today!