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New Lexus UX 300e increases cruising range by over 40% to 450 km

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Lexus announces the global debut of the new UX 300e, a significant evolution of the brand’s first production BEV model. Since the 2005 launch of the RX 400h, the world’s first hybrid SUV, Lexus […] The post New Lexus UX 300e increases cruising range by over 40% to 450 km appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Cumulative global sales of Lexus hybrids pass half-million mark

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From the sale of the first RX 400h in 2005 through to the end of November this year, Lexus has sold more than 506,000 of its hybrid vehicles. Cumulative global sales of all Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC)-produced hybrid vehicles—i.e., The RX 400h, launched in 2005, was the world’s first production full hybrid luxury SUV.

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2023 Lexus UX 300e launched with a new battery pack and 40% increase in range to 450 km

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Lexus announces the global debut of the new UX 300e, a significant evolution of the brand's first production BEV model. Since the 2005 launch of the RX 400h, the world's first hybrid SUV, Lexus has been a pioneer of electrification in the luxury market.

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Toyota sells 100,000th hybrid in UK

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Sister brand Lexus is closing in on 50,000 UK sales, achieved since the debut there of the RX 400h in 2005. The 6-digit honor went to an Auris Hybrid Touring Sports in top-of-the-range Excel trim, produced by Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) at its Burnaston plant, near Derby. The hybrid system includes a 1.8-liter

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Cumulative sales of Toyota Motor hybrids top 2M units in Japan, 4.6M worldwide; 1.02M from Jan to Oct.

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Global annual sales of TMC hybrids. Globally, cumulative sales of TMC-produced hybrid vehicles since the first was launched in 1997 have now topped 4.60 Globally, cumulative sales of TMC-produced hybrid vehicles since the first was launched in 1997 have now topped 4.60 Of the global 4.6 Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The all-new hybrid transaxle adopts improvements first used in previous post-2004 Toyota/Lexus hybrids such as the Camry hybrid, Highlander hybrid, and Lexus RX 400h, as well as refinements not previously employed. Power mode essentially does the reverse of Eco mode, increasing mid-range throttle response to optimize acceleration performance.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. See our Global Warming page.

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