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Lexus prices new three-row RX 450hL hybrid starting at $50,620

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Lexus introduced the first luxury hybrid—the 2006 RX 400h—and now holds 40% of the US luxury hybrid market. A 37 kW nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) hybrid battery provides the hybrid system energy storage. The RX 450hL is set to go on sale at dealers in April.

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Graphene-based supercapacitor offers energy density comparable to NiMH battery, but with rapid charge and discharge

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These are the highest energy density values ever reported with carbon electrodes without the pseudocapacitance contributions from a conducting polymer or metal oxide, the authors said, further stating that “ We believe that this is truly a breakthrough in energy technology.”

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Fuel cell cars should be plug-in hybrids so that the fuel cell is used only for extended range, and the fuel cell stack and hydrogen storage can be smaller. Toyotas Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are considered "non-hazardous waste" [See "high voltage electrical systems" ]. See our 2007 Goals and 2006 Report.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford at 2006 Shareholders Meeting ) GM top 12/31/07 [GM Vice Chairman Bob] Lutz, 75, is undergoing a green conversion in the twilight of his career. "I Lutz believes there will be rapid battery development over the next three to four years that will provide more energy storage. GM Press Release ).

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