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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV

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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.

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Lexus begins sales of new IS 300h hybrid in Japan along with new IS lineup

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Lexus has begun sales of the new IS sports sedan lineup in Japan with the introduction of the redesigned IS 350 and IS 250, and the introduction of the IS 300h hybrid. Monthly sales target for the hybrid model in Japan is 800 units. The IS 300h achieves fuel economy of 23.2 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Lexus unveils new UX crossover with new hybrid system; first use of GA-C; new TNGA powertrain elements

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Lexus hosted the world premiere of the new UX crossover at the 2018 Geneva Motor show. liter gasoline engine that reaps the performance and fuel economy benefits of high thermal efficiency; and a new mid-power, fourth-generation self-charging hybrid system. It will be available both with front-wheel drive and with Lexus’ E-Four.

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Toyota launching redesigned Harrier (Lexus RX) in Japan; hybrid model following in January

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Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the redesigned Harrier crossover SUV (Lexus RX in overseas markets) in Japan on 2 December, with a hybrid model scheduled for release on 15 January 2014. liter engine and hybrid system achieves fuel efficiency of 21.8 The hybrid model, powered by a 2.5-liter mpg US , 4.6 mpg US , 6.25

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Lexus unveils new IS sport sedan and first-ever IS hybrid; IS 300h targeting 217 hp and 55 mpg US

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Lexus IS F SPORT onstage at the Detroit Auto Show. Lexus unveiled the all-new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show. The 300h is the first hybrid for the IS line; the all-new Lexus IS will go on sale in mid-2013. —Mark Templin, Group VP and General Manager, Lexus Division.

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Toyota introduces new LPG hybrid taxi in Japan; trial of lane-specific congestion info from taxi data

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Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.” l/100 km) fuel economy and sharply reduced CO 2 emissions. This is achieved in part due to the car’s styling as well as the body’s deep indigo (koiai) tone, a traditional color that has long been a symbol of Japan. mpg US, 5.51

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Toyota’s second turbocharged gasoline engine now available in Auris in Japan; 36% thermal efficiency

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liter in the Lexus NX 200t turbo last year, earlier post ) from a series of new engines with improved thermal and fuel efficiency. liter direct-injection turbo engine is now available as an option for the partially redesigned Auris, which went on sale in Japan today. Earlier post.) The new 8NR-FTS 1.2-liter Earlier post.).

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