Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2012

In third place is the Rx 400h/Rx 450h, with 238.6 The second-generation Prius followed in 2003 along with the expanded use of TMC’s hybrid system on such vehicles as minivans, SUVs, rear-wheel-drive sedans and compact hatchbacks. After the Prius, the second-best selling hybrid for TMC has been the Camry, with 269.6

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Prius Sale Hybrid Toyota 252

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2009

The second-generation Prius launched in the fall of 2003 as a 2004 model year. In April 2005, Lexus introduced the crossover RX 400h, the world’s first hybrid-powered luxury vehicle. Toyota launched of the Prius in late 1997 in the Japan market, and in the US in July 2000.

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HS 250h Lexus LS 600H GS 450h 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Despite this, a 2003 EPRI study , assuming only $2/gallon gas , zero buying incentives, and a PHEV premium of $3-$5,000 more than standard hybrids, shows that the total lifetime cost of ownership for a PHEV will be lower than that of any other vehicle type -- so the payback will be there. Power and Associates 2004 report ].

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37