2010 Prius-III?s Denso A/C unit ? A study in efficiency

"With increasing demand for technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and preserve the environment, DENSO has been accelerating its efforts to develop more efficient A/C systems," said Akio Shikamura, managing officer responsible for DENSO's Thermal Systems Business Group. "The new air conditioning system reduces the compressor's power consumption by up to about 25 percent, compared to conventional car air conditioning systems, and thus contributes to fuel savings."