Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

Lexus unveiled the 2018 Lexus LS 500h, the full hybrid version of its new flagship sedan, in Geneva. The LS 500h is equipped with the new Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid System, which provides enhanced responsiveness and linear acceleration, particularly when accelerating from a full stop. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

Photo: Tesla Tesla maintains an 87% brand retention rate, with Lexus (68%) and Toyota (54%) trailing, according to a new Bloomberg Intelligence survey. That’s because EVs continue to pick up major traction in the US, with adoption continuing to accelerate even amid charging infrastructure challenges and overall affordability.

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Push EVs

JUNE 12, 2023

For plugins to get consistently above 95% share will require more diverse – and especially, more affordable – vehicle classes to be catered for. Let’s see what volumes BMW can maintain for this model, their most affordable current BEV. Presumably the same improvements can make it to the Lexus also. Volkswagen has shown an ID.2

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price. Toyota offers 12 hybrid models (Toyota & Lexus ) with similar electric motors and advanced battery packs.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial. Lexus, Infiniti and Acura are all promising EVs, but most of those don’t even have target introduction dates. Holding its own against the competition. New electric vehicles like the VW ID.4

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Audi, BMW, Genesis, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz only offer electric SUVs in larger and much pricier segments. For that reason, the EX30 stands alone—and that makes it an important, and affordable, EV for this year. Kia and Volvo provided airfare, lodging, and meals to enable Charged to bring you this first-person report.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

Audi, BMW, Genesis, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz only offer electric SUVs in larger and much pricier segments. For that reason, the EX30 stands alone—and that makes it an important, and affordable, EV for this year. Kia and Volvo provided airfare, lodging, and meals to enable Charged to bring you this first-person report.

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