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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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2015 Lexus NX 300h. Lexus has introduced the new Lexus NX compact utility, first unveiled in Beijing ( earlier post ) to North America. The 2015 Lexus NX debuts in two versions, the NX 200t with a turbocharged 2.0-liter The new Lexus NX features numerous other firsts in a Lexus, among them: The all-new 2.0-liter

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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Lexus has spiced-up the 2021 NX 300h by giving it the F Sport treatment. For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. In a switchable EV mode, the new Lexus full hybrid can drive for up to one mile (1.6 Click to enlarge.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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Battery-gasoline hybrids go back more than 20 years to the first Toyota Prius, but real mainstream battery-only electric EVs are only in their second decade. Without being exhaustive, let’s take a look at some examples. The Toyota Prius, a battery-gasoline hybrid, is a very famous and recognizable example of this approach.

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Toyota introduces new 2013 Lexus GS 450h hybrid with improved hybrid powertrain at Frankfurt Motor Show

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2013 Lexus GS 450h. Lexus has introduced its all-new 2013 GS 450h hybrid at the Frankfurt motor show. The hybrid version of the 2013 GS 350 incorporates improvements to its hybrid powertrain and is equipped with a second generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system features an Atkinson cycle 3.5-liter

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Road Test: 2020 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. The first thought is this references a 4.0-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of electric energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline (33.7 When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. kilowatt-hours/kWh). per gallon.

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