Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Following the world premiere of the V8-powered LC 500 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January 2016, Lexus introduced its hybrid variant, the new LC 500h. The LC is a new flagship 2+2 performance coupe for Lexus’ global model range, and will go on sale in the US in Spring 2017. Earlier post.)

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Hybrid+AWD+Lexus Quality=Impressive Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover. The Lexus entry-level. The 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD continues as the smallest compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Toyota’s premium division. Hybrid Efficiency. A powerful, efficient drivetrain.

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 79

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV Breaking Into the EV World Lexus has offered hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric models for many years, but never one that is powered only by electricity. Those days are over with the introduction of the all-new, all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e compact SUV. front and 124.3

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Lexus All-Electric Clean Cleaning 80

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Iconic Styling in a Premium Hybrid Compact Crossover. Lexus has spiced-up the 2021 NX 300h by giving it the F Sport treatment. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 33 mpg city/30 highway/31 combined. This excellent fuel economy is a prime reason to consider buying a NX 300h. Acceleration, 0-60 mph in 8.6

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

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 liter four-cylinder engine and the NX 300h hybrid with 2.5-liter Click to enlarge.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Lexus has provided a little more detail on the four drive modes—Normal, Eco, Sport and EV—to be offered by the new 2011 Lexus CT 200h premium compact hybrid. From start-up and at speeds of less than 25 mph (40 km/h), the CT 200h can operate in EV mode for up to one mile driving under electric motor power alone.

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Lexus Hybrid Fuel Economy Economy 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

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. With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 Click to enlarge.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Streamlined Styling for a Next Generation Hybrid. Lexus has an all-new NX coming next year. Lexus isn’t standing still with its popular NX line of compact crossovers, which debuted in 2014. The full 2022 Lexus NX line-up offers a wide choice of options. Adding a plug to the popular hybrid. Lexus Hybrid Drive.

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 64

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Only buy the 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport if you promise to occasionally take it on curvy roads. The 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD), with all-wheel drive (AWD) optional. The EPA rates fuel economy for the RC 350 F Sport at 20 city/28 highway/23 combined. (Ed. Lexus Quality Interior.

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Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 67

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

My biggest gripe was an intrusion of outside noise above 60 mph. I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight. Still, if you want Lexus quiet from your hybrids, you’ll need to, you know, buy a Lexus. Then again, a Lexus will cost a lot more. And there are worse offenders out there.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 111

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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Lexus HS 250h 2011 Hybrid 223

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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HS 250h Hybrid Price Gasoline 199

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Hybrid Options. The all-wheel drive 2023 Crown comes with two hybrid engine choices. The base, in the XLE and Unlimited trims, is simply called Hybrid. The more powerful Hybrid Max, only available in the Platinum model, is a turbocharged 2.4-liter seconds while the Hybrid comes in at 7.6 A country cruiser.

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Toyota Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 85

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2021 Mirai is powered by the latest evolution of the brand’s advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) powertrain. The new Mirai is one part of an electrification strategy that also includes Toyota’s current and future hybrids and upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Luxury Car Chassis.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled new advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved hybrid systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Powertrain evolution targeted by TNGA, based on improving and maximizing the efficiency of powertrain systems (engines, transmissions and hybrid systems).

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Toyota 2017 Engine Hybrid 150

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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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Ford’s Lincoln brand revealed its first hybrid—the new mid-size 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid—during the press preview to the New York International Auto Show. Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. liter V6 and the assistance of the 48-volt mild hybrid moves the S500 zero-60 in 4.8 Road Test: 2021 Lexus LC 500h Hybrid.

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 75

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 77

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

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). Last year’s Lexus ES F Sport model (non-hybrid) was $46,550. Lexus LC 500 Convertible. There are two engine options–a hybrid system and the 471 hp/398 lb.-ft.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Turbocharged+Supercharged Under the hood–power and surprising fuel economy The potent power from the turbocharged and electric supercharged 3.5-liter Running on premium, the EPA rates fuel economy at 17 mpg city/24/highway/20 combined. The Eco and Comfort modes are where the best fuel economy will be found.

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Fuel Economy MPG Lexus Miles 85

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation. Hybrid Synergy Drive. Click to enlarge. DOHC 16-valve VVT-i engine.

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Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. The all-new 2023 Prius Prime gets two less miles per gallon in hybrid mode than the 2022 model, but the all-electric driving range has increased substantially.

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 8, 2022

All-New, All Hybrid. Toyota has added another model to its ever increasing stable of electrified vehicles with the all-new 2023 Sequoia now exclusively hybrid powered. We will do a full Road Test in the coming months, reviewing the Sequoia in detail, including real world fuel economy. Power and Efficiency. Getting Dirty.

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Toyota Tundra Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 93

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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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

A Premium Plug-In Hybrid Hiding in Plain Site. The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. The way to Lincoln.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. mpg over a 130-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Flash Drive: 2022 Lexus NX. Road Trip: 2021 Lexus NX 300h. Road Test: 2019 Infiniti QX50.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 76

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs. Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 19 mpg city/25 highway/21 combined. Flash Drive: 2022 Lexus NX Hybrid. How does it compare?

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Out on the freeway, Comfort provided a comfortable ride and was preferred to Eco, where the acceleration response, gearshift points and air conditioning were reduced to get the best fuel economy. These are the fuel economy ratings for each engine, with rear wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD.) RWD 21/31/24.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Powerful, Sleek, Plug-in Hybrid Luxury Coupe. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2021 Polestar 1 is powered by a 2.0-liter, This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. Not the End, But a New Beginning. Polestar 1: Power and Range.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

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. It also offers better fuel economy than the M5. by Bill Cooke. Click to enlarge. The Chevy Equinox with a 2.4L

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg on a 140-mile freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2024

The Solterra shines in town and on the open road, with acceleration more than adequate (0-60 mph in 6.0 On the surface it may appear the all-electric 2024 Subaru Solterra and the Toyota BZ4X and Lexus RZ are the same, but that is not the case at all as each has their own raison d’être. We were impressed with the 3.7 miles per kWh.

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All-Electric Clean Cleaning Miles 56

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 450h. Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, Acceleration from 0-60 mph in 5.6

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GS 450h 2013 MPG EPA 265

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The new transaxle in the Prius c features a new cooling system; overall this new hybrid unit with its 2 motor system is now approaching the same weight as single motor competitive systems and is maintaining a competitive size profile, according to Toyota. The hybrid system in the Prius c comprises a SULEV (Tier 2 Bin 3)-rated 1.5-liter

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Prius Hybrid Motor Motors 356

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). mpg US), fuel consumption is a substantial 13% less than that of the outgoing engine. VVT-iW was first introduced in 2013 on the Lexus NX 200t with the direct-injected 2.0L VVT-iW was first introduced in 2013 on the Lexus NX 200t with the direct-injected 2.0L

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Engine Europe Fuel Fuel Economy 218