Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. The luxury Lexus LS 600h L hybrid is the worst offender. It comes with more than $17,000 in forced features compared with the conventional, base model Lexus LS 460L.

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LS 600H Hybrid Civic Hybrid Fusion 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2013

As of this month, TMC sells 19 hybrid passenger car models and one plug-in hybrid model in approximately 80 countries and regions around the world. Twelve of the models are available in the United States, including seven from Toyota and five from Lexus. Total industry hybrid sales are roughly three percent of the US car market.

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Toyota LS 600H Global GS 450h 244

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

When accelerating from standstill, the close ratios of the low gears and the shortened shift time generate a rhythmical and exhilarating feel as the car gains speed. The LS 500h is fitted with a compact, lightweight, lithium-ion hybrid battery. Lexus CoDrive, a high-level driving support system, is also being introduced in the new LS.

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Lexus Hybrid 2017 Motor 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Buoyed by the extension of the US Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program, as well as the availability of more hybrid models on the market, reported sales of hybrids in the US jumped 48.6% Sales of all passenger cars in the US increased 15.6% Passenger cars represented 57.6% Market share of reported hybrid sales in the US.

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Sale Hybrid LS 600H Market 170

Green Cars News

JUNE 30, 2009

Since the charging zone began operating in 2003 Hybrid cars have been exempt from the charge (currently £8.00 The disparity was highlighted to Boris Johnson by Stuart Kerr, Regional President for Europe from Volvo Car Corporation when he collected the What Car? Green Car of the Year award from The Mayor recently.

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Volvo LS 600H Charging Lexus 36