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Toyota and Lexus partner with WattTime to offer lower emissions EV charging program

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Toyota Motor North America recently entered into an agreement with environmental tech nonprofit WattTime to provide certain health and environmental impact data to Toyota and Lexus customers with eligible vehicles to enable them to find ideal charging times to reduce emissions when charging at home.

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Lexus introduces its first PHEV with new 2nd-generation NX

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Lexus announced the world premiere of the all-new NX, the first model of Lexus’ next-generation range. Under the “Lexus Electrified” initiative, the new NX accelerates the proliferation of electrified models by being Lexus’ first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV); the NX is also offered as a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).

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Toyota RAV4 Prime, Lexus NX PHEV recall: Don't charge in cold weather

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Certain 2021 and 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrids are being recalled, and in the meantime owners are being advised not to charge their vehicles in cold temperatures. The recall affects 43,442 vehicles built between Nov. 25, 2019, and May 27, 2022.

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Lexus UX mpg boost, Toyota Crown PHEV, Chevy Blazer EV V2H: Today’s Car News

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Lexus gives its UX hybrid crossover a boost. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is ready for bidirectional charging, GM officials underscored at the. The Blazer EV is ready for home backup, but the software and home hardware aren’t here yet. And will a Toyota Crown plug-in hybrid go 55 miles all-electric?

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Lexus PHEV review, GM EV delay, EV6 price cut, Toyota and Nissan concepts: The Week In Reverse

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Which automakers this week announced a shift to the Tesla-based NACS charge port? The 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid is the best version of. Which long-running EV nameplate reclaimed eligibility for the EV tax credit?

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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) plans to debut three new electrified models—two BEVs and a PHEV—in the US market this year. Between now and 2025, Toyota and Lexus models, globally, will have an electrified option. The PHEV is much less expensive to buy and own, compared to the BEV.

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GM signs on for Supercharging, Wrangler 4xe price cut, Lexus TX PHEV: Today’s Car News

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GM jumps in with Ford in embracing the Tesla charging standard. Lexus introduced a spacious plug-in hybrid SUV. The base Jeep Wrangler 4xe costs less for 2024. And Porsche provided a glimpse of future electric sports cars from the brand. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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