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US Hybrid Sales in March 2009 Down 44% Year-on-Year; Monthly New Vehicle Market Share of 2.5%

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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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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 5.2% Year on Year in June; 3% New Vehicle Market Share for the Month

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by volume in June 2009 year-on-year to 26,205 units, representing 3% of new vehicles sold—marking the highest monthly new vehicle share since April 2008, and the fourth straight month of increasing share. from 1,330 units in June 2008. The GS 450h hybrid posted a 63% drop year-on-year to 27 units, while the LS 600h saw a 57.5%

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Total Sales of Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Top 1M Mark in US

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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. Two months later Toyota launched the Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV).

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US Hybrid Sales in February Drop 29%; Lower Decline Than General LDV Market

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In February 2008, hybrids held 1.9% The GS 450h posted 22 units, a 71.4% of all GS models. The decline in hybrids was less than the 41% decline in the overall light-duty vehicle market for the month. New hybrid sales represented 2.3% of the new vehicle market, essentially flat with the January 2009 results.

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