Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2009

drop by volume for the month compared to March 2008, based on total sales figures from Autodata ( earlier post ). new vehicle market share for hybrids in March—down from 2.82% in March 2008, but the highest mark so far in 2009. by volume from March 2008, down to 8,924 units. The GS 450h sold 42 units, a 35.4%

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MARCH 11, 2009

Two months later Toyota launched the Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV). One year later in April 2006, the Lexus GS 450h made its debut as the world’s first front-engine, rear-wheel drive, full-hybrid performance sedan. July 2007 saw the arrival of the second-generation 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2009

In February 2008, hybrids held 1.9% The GS 450h posted 22 units, a 71.4% of all GS models. The Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade two-mode full-size SUVs posted a combined 632 units, representing 8.4% The decline in hybrids was less than the 41% decline in the overall light-duty vehicle market for the month. General Motors.

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