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Toyota wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight savings; CFRP inner panels on Prius Prime, Lexus LC 500

Green Car Congress

The award program honored Toyota’s use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) inner panels on the Prius Prime liftgate and Lexus LC 500 side doors and luggage hatch. 2017 marks the fifth year for the program. 2017 marks the fifth year for the program. Prius Prime liftgate. Click to enlarge.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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The winner of the Full Vehicle category was the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 249 pounds (113 kilograms) lighter than its predecessor. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica body structure 72% high-strength steel. Click to enlarge. In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. First Drive: 2017 Land Rover Discovery. Road Test: 2020 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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inch split-screen high-definition LCD multi-information display, sitting above a sleek dash that has accents of carbon fiber, leatherette and a layered backlit trim. Genesis is a new car company, launching its first stand-alone model in 2017. Flash Drive: 2022 Lexus NX Hybrid. Tech Abounds. How does it compare?

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. A Luxurious Toyota The 2024 Mirai, based on the Lexus LS platform, made a giant leap into respectability after a complete redesign in 2021. 2017 Mirai review here.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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Lexus Looks with Emissions-free Driving. The 2nd gen Mirai mimics a Lexus look. Single motor driving the rear wheels 182 horsepower 221 pound-feet of torque Power Output: 128 kW Three carbon-fiber reinforced hydrogen tanks with a three layer structure Hydrogen tank capacity: 5.6 Lexus-like. Warranties.

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