Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2012

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. The RX 400h, launched in 2005, was the world’s first production full hybrid luxury SUV. RX 400h/450h. Today, hybrids account for about 25% of all Lexus sales. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Lexus is pricing the new 2018 RX 450hL three-row hybrid SUV—announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2017—with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $50,620—$1,550 more than its gasoline-engined RX 350L AWD three-rowed sibling. The RX 450hL is set to go on sale at dealers in April.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 11, 2012

Ever since Lexus launched the RX 400h hybrid SUV in 2005, gasoline-electric hybrids have been an integral part of the Lexus lineup.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

of the global total—followed by the RX 400h/RX 450h with 256,600 units (5.6%). million gallons US) worldwide compared to the amount used by gasoline-powered vehicles of similar size. Toyota has expanded its hybrid lineup to include minivans, SUVs, rear-wheel-drive sedans and compact hatchbacks. Of the global 4.6

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2012

In third place is the Rx 400h/Rx 450h, with 238.6 The second-generation Prius followed in 2003 along with the expanded use of TMC’s hybrid system on such vehicles as minivans, SUVs, rear-wheel-drive sedans and compact hatchbacks. After the Prius, the second-best selling hybrid for TMC has been the Camry, with 269.6 Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2009

In April 2005, Lexus introduced the crossover RX 400h, the world’s first hybrid-powered luxury vehicle. Two months later Toyota launched the Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV). July 2007 saw the arrival of the second-generation 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Power and Associates 2004 report ]. Environmental Effects and Benefits to top Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? And its easier to clean central power plants than millions of vehicles. Just the opposite.

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