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Lexus prices new three-row RX 450hL hybrid starting at $50,620

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Lexus introduced the first luxury hybrid—the 2006 RX 400h—and now holds 40% of the US luxury hybrid market. A 37 kW nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) hybrid battery provides the hybrid system energy storage. The RX 450hL is set to go on sale at dealers in April. With the new RXhL model, Lexus extended the body length 4.3

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Fuel cell cars should be plug-in hybrids so that the fuel cell is used only for extended range, and the fuel cell stack and hydrogen storage can be smaller. See Car and Driver s review ] Other hybrids, including the Toyota Highlander and Lexus 400h, are possible future candidates. I love the idea of powering my car from solar power.

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