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Lexus has sold more than 1M hybrids

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Today, Lexus manufactures ten hybrid models, with more on the way. Following the debut of the RX 400h, the brand gradually expanded its hybrid line-up by launching the first luxury hybrid sedan, the GS 450h in 2006, and in 2007 the most powerful luxury hybrid sedan, LS 600h.

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Toyota cumulative global hybrid sales pass 5M, nearly 2M in US

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They are Prius Liftback, Prius v, Prius c, Prius Plug-in, Camry Hybrid, Avalon Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, Lexus CT 200h, ES 300h, GS 450h, LS 600h and RX 450h. Of the 12 US models, Camry Hybrid, Avalon Hybrid and RX 450h are manufactured in North America with a fourth model, Highlander Hybrid, planned.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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That 50 mpg is a thing of beauty, demonstrating the efficiency of the ES 300h, which is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system of a gasoline-powered 2.5-liter The hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine and gasoline-only engine power. Elegant and classy.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

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Plenty of stopping power. The power-assisted steering was direct, with the brakes having a progressive feel producing straight and true, no fade stops. The all-wheel drive on the G80 Sport has a multi-link rear suspension with an electronic limited-slip differential that can seamlessly send power to either rear wheel.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. With new green concepts and production vehicles from at least a dozen manufacturers, consumers have a greater selection of low-emission, high-mileage vehicles to choose from than ever before. Lexus GS 450h.