Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2010

Lexus will bring the CT 200h premium compact hybrid to the US market in early 2011 as the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment. The new CT 200h debuted at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show in early March and will join the HS 250h as Lexus’ second dedicated hybrid. CT 200h powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Toyota will stage the world premiere of three hybrid concepts at the Frankfurt Motor Show: the Auris HSD full hybrid, the Prius plug-in hybrid concept, and the Lexus LF-Ch premium compact full hybrid concept. The new Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept will also make its world premiere in Frankfurt.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2009

will nearly triple the production of the Lexus HS 250h hybrid ( earlier post ) by October. The HS250h is Lexus’s first hybrid-only offering. Remaining orders for the Lexus hybrid have reached 8,600 units—17 times the monthly domestic sales target of 500. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2009

The hybrid transaxle in the upcoming Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan ( earlier post ) will use an electric transmission oil pump in place of a mechanical pump, further shifting ancillary loads from mechanical to electrical propulsion, according to Toyota. Tags: Brief. Jack Rosebro.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

Lincoln’s new MKZ Hybrid ( earlier post ) will be priced the same as its conventional gas sibling when it goes on sale this fall, with an MSRP starting at $35,180, including destination and delivery. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses the company’s second-generation hybrid technology—including the 2.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2009

The 2010 HS 250h, Lexus’ first dedicated hybrid and the fourth offering in its lineup ( earlier post ), will carry an MSRP for the standard version of $34,200, while the Premium model will carry an MSRP of $36,970. The HS 250h utilizes Lexus’ first four-cylinder gas engine and the latest hybrid system.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

Lexus has set the base US Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2010 RX 450h at $41,660 for the front-wheel drive (FWD) model and $43,250 for the all-wheel drive (AWD) version. The second-generation 2010 RX 450h introduces an updated version of Lexus Hybrid Drive, featuring a 3.5-liter Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2010

will introduce a start-to-finish manufacturing system for midsize hybrid vehicles at a Kyushu subsidiary. is already an integrated producer of certain Lexus models and other large vehicles, mainly for export to North America. million] to retool an idle engine assembly line at the subsidiary’s Kanda plant. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

As part of what has become a global recall of the third-generation Prius, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA Inc, will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,500 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles to update software in the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS). Earlier post.)

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

The new 2011 Lexus CT200h compact hybrid will come with four drive modes – details of which have now been revealed by the luxury car manufacturer. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Lexus EV mode Lexus CT200h Lexus hybrid cars new Lexus CT200h.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

has received about 14,000 orders for its new Sai hybrid-only luxury compact sedan, one month after its introduction. The Sai, based on the platform also used for the Lexus HS 250h ( earlier post ), is planned to go on sale in Japan on 7 December. Tags: Brief. Toyota Motor Corp. Earlier post.) The Sai features a 2.4 mpg US, 5.1

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 9, 2009

The Lexus HS250h Hybrid that went on sale in Japan in July has proven so popular that Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc will nearly treble its production by October. The car utilises Lexus’s first four-cylinder gas engine as well as the latest hybrid system. So what makes the HS250h so special?

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Honda will release the hybrid version of its Fit subcompact in Japan in fall 2010, about 18 months ahead of the earlier schedule. The company had initially planned to introduce the hybrid Fit in 2012, when the vehicle will be fully remodeled. The hybrid Fit is to be equipped with a 1.3-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

The Sonata Hybrid system. As promised ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled the Sonata Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The Sonata Hybrid is Hyundai’s first hybrid in the US market. Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Drive has an all-electric mode and a parallel drive mode. Hyundai Hybrid Blue Drive.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) plans to manufacture a full hybrid version of its C-segment hatchback, Auris, at its UK-based facility in Burnaston, Derbyshire. Production of Toyota’s first European-built full hybrid will kick-off at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) in mid-2010. million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Europe.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Toyota has unveiled the Sai compact luxury hybrid sedan in Japan ( earlier post ); the vehicle, based on the platform used for the Lexus HS 250h ( earlier post ), is planned to go on sale in Japan on 7 December. By delaying intake valve closure, the engine achieves a high expansion ratio at low pressure, thus raising heat efficiency.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

It gives us a chance to relate a brief experience with a gaggle of cars whose price tags totaled well beyond a million dollars. turbocharged inline six-cylinder gasoline engine was mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system, producing 429 hp and 384 lb.-ft. Lexus ES 300h F Sport (2022). Lexus LC 500 Convertible.

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

And while Volkswagen isn’t a luxury brand in the same way as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Lexus or Volvo, make no mistake – this is a luxury SUV with more of a mainstream starting price. litre turbo-diesel V6 engine, 4Motion all-wheel drive and the benchmark 3.5-tonne inch touchscreen. litres per 100km.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept made its world debut at the Frankfurt motor show, and marked Lexus’s first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment. Tags: Hybrid cars Lexus lf-ch. This allows for urban driving with minimal noise and zero emissions.

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Green Cars News

MAY 27, 2009

With UK order books now open for the new Lexus luxury hybrid ahead of deliveries in July, we got our hands on some video footage of the Lexus RX 450h on the road. Under braking, the engine switches off and both electric motors act as generators, driven by all four wheels. Prices start at £41,600 on the road.

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Green Cars News

JULY 20, 2009

Orders for the Lexus HS250h have already surpassed expectations and now the US retail price of the vehicle has been revealed. The fourth hybrid in Lexus’s line-up will carry an MSRP in its standard form of $34,200. In addition, the car boasts Lexus’s first four-cylinder petrol engine alongside its hybrid system.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Average Monthly Costs of Hybrid, Electric, and Gas-Powered Cars. How Hybrid Vehicles Save You Money.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

Hybrid cars should be all about fuel efficiency and miles per gallon shouldn’t they? Indeed here lies a problem - with hybrids linked to economy, buyers almost expect 40-plus miles per gallon. litre engine and hybrid components. So how much will all this set you back?

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

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. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

It may look the same but it’s definitely different – Toyota Motor has made a number of technology and styling changes to the Lexus LS600h. The system also avoids signalling for an increase in engine speed to boost power when idle. . The revised Lexus LS600h also includes redesigned seating, new brakes and updated equipment.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Both the A3 TDI and Q7 TDI clean diesel vehicles share several common attributes that include Tier 2 Bin 5, CA LEV (50-state) clean diesel technology, 30% better fuel economy and a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas than gasoline engines of comparable size. Tags: Brief. During the coast-to-coast 2008 Audi Mileage Marathon, the Audi A3 2.0

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Will Toyota ever put a foot wrong in the hybrid vehicle category? Having already established itself as the market leader with the iconic Toyota Prius, the Japanese company is now enjoying further sales success with its latest model – the Sai hybrid-only luxury compact saloon car.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

This is very close to the tag of Maruti Fronx, which starts at Rs 7.51 litre petrol engine, Toyota has yet to include a CNG variant for the Taisor. In India’s case at present, we believe strong hybrid vehicles are the practical solution. Priced competitively between Rs 7.73 lakh and Rs 13.03 That’s the key factor.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

About a week ago we told you that Toyota would introduce several new hybrid cars. Now we can bring you more details as the manufacturer lines up three hybrid concepts for debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Lexus Toyota.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2010

Ford will expand and enhance its Lincoln brand lineup with seven all-new or significantly refreshed vehicles in the next four years as part of a growth plan to compete with Cadillac and Lexus in North America. New Lincoln-exclusive powertrains, including an all-new V-6 engine and advanced fuel-efficient transmissions. Earlier post.).

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 20, 2009

With a string of hybrid successes already under its belt, any new innovation from the Toyota Motor Corporation is sure to turn heads, and now the company has unveiled its latest hybrid car design. The engine achieves a high expansion ratio at low pressure by delaying intake valve closure, which in turn raises the heat efficiency.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 5, 2009

Following a challenge to the Mayor of London, lead by carmaker Volvo, the Mayor agreed to a review of the Congestion Charge alternative fuel exemptions that, Volvo believes is unfairly biased against hybrid cars over other low-emitting vehicles. ’ Tags: Volvo Boris Johnson congestion charge hybrid london. per day.

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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 Further complications are just around the corner when plug-in hybrids, diesel hybrids, and the next generation of conventional powered engines are made available. Let us know your thoughts below.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. Lexus LF-Ch – Considered a rival to the BMW 120d and the Audi A3 2.0

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 20, 2009

When the Honda CR-Z (Compact, Renaissance, Zero) Concept (see article ) made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 it was described as the “world’s first hybrid sports car”. Two years on, its questionable as to whether that tag can still apply, but there’s no denying the appeal of the production version of this model.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

Patrick Roth adapted his Ford Escort to run on electricity alone after conceiving the idea while running his hybrid Lexus. After discovering that many of the electric cars available on the market come with a sizeable price tag, Mr Roth decided to try the conversion to electric himself.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies.

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