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Lexus unveils new UX crossover with new hybrid system; first use of GA-C; new TNGA powertrain elements

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The UX has the lowest center of gravity of any vehicle in its class, due to the design of the global architecture-C platform. A new nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) battery is used with a revised construction and more compact cooling system that allows for smaller dimensions overall. Direct Shift-CVT.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Once inside and cruising down the road, wind noise was nearly non-existent, partially due to the low 0.33 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Forecast: Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles to Approach $8 Billion in Sales by 2015

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As government support for the sector winds down, demand from consumers and businesses will need to pick up the slack, or the industry faces the risk of oversupply. 2012 will be the make or break year for the electric vehicle market. —Pike senior analyst John Gartner.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. coefficient of drag (C d ) helped reduce wind noise and increase fuel economy.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Once inside and cruising down the road, wind noise was non-existent, partially due to the low 0.33 We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. A functional package.

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Toyota’s new conventional and hybrid powertrains for 2018 Camry deliver significant boost in efficiency

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With the addition of these highly efficient engine technologies, it delivers higher power output, and class-leading fuel efficiency. The 2018 Camry Hybrid is equipped with a Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack on the LE grade and Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack on the SE and XLE. Like the 2.5-liter inches and 3.27

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News: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid and Prius Prime PHEV

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liter gasoline engine with a lithium-ion battery that replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery from the previous generations. Color options will be Wind Chill Pearl, Cutting Edge, Guardian Gray, Black, Supersonic Red or Reservoir Blue. Both are mated to a 2.0-liter Modern Interior. A more conventional dash.

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