Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2011
TMS) will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 45,500 Highlander Hybrid and 36,700 Lexus RX 400h vehicles sold in the US. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) located inside the Hybrid System Inverter contains a control board with transistors. Once the replacement parts are available, we will notify owners.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 12, 2016
Lexus International announced it has sold more than 1 million hybrid vehicles worldwide since the RX 400h went on sale in April 2005. 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.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Lexus introduced the first luxury hybrid—the 2006 RX 400h—and now holds 40% of the US luxury hybrid market. A tri-zone climate control system gives third-row passengers separate heating and air conditioning vents, and for convenience, a power-folding third-row seat and power tailgate are both standard.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Since the launch of the RX 400h in 2005, Lexus has led in electrification technologies such as the two-stage reduction gear and the multi-stage hybrid system which leverage technology to offer excellent performance and the direct driving sensation characteristic of Lexus Hybrid vehicles.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
of the global total—followed by the RX 400h/RX 450h with 256,600 units (5.6%). As of the end of October 2012, there are 19 TMC-produced hybrid passenger car models and one plug-in hybrid vehicle model available in approximately 80 countries and regions around the world.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2009
As Prius power steering and air conditioning systems remain electrically driven, the 2ZR-FXE powerplant is Toyota’s first beltless engine. Power output of the more compact transaxle traction motor (motor-generator 2, or MG2) has been increased to 60 kW (80 hp), and torque has been reduced by about half to 207 Nm (153 lb-ft).
Green Cars News
APRIL 23, 2009
The new regime will come into force April 6, 2011 and will see discounts on company car tax currently available for Euro 4-standard diesel cars registered before 1 January 2006, higher-emitting hybrid cars and alternative fuel company cars, such as those powered by bi-fuels, road fuel gas and bioethanol, being scrapped.
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