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April 5th, 2011 was a significant day for the Toyota Prius. On this day, U.S. sales for the Toyota Prius hit one million, but that's not all. This day also represents the hybrids' third important sales milestone in just six months.

The Toyota Prius hit its first major sales milestone back in October 2010, when worldwide sales topped two-million. It hit its second just last month, when global sales hit three million. That's an increase of over one-million units in half a year! Needless to say, while Capital Toyota is happy to report that the one-millionth Prius…

Remember back to 2008 when Toyota promised to display a CNG-electric hybrid Camry at the Las Angeles Auto Show? Irv Miller, Vice President Toyota Motor Sales' U.S. division said, "With this concept, we are confirming our interest in pursuing CNG [natural gas]."

Despite Miller's strong proclamation of intent, it's hard to recall much news about Toyota's pursuit of CNG, since 2008. Perhaps the topic has been pushed out of the media's sight and minds by the company's poster child, the Prius. It certainly doesn't mean that Toyota shelved their plans.

Recent reports indicate…