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Report: Toyota to Nearly Triple Production of Lexus HS 250h Hybrid by October

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will nearly triple the production of the Lexus HS 250h hybrid ( earlier post ) by October. Sales of the HS 250h began in Japan in July. The HS 250h utilizes Lexus’ first four-cylinder gas engine and the latest hybrid system. HS 250h has nearly zero evaporative emissions.

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Toyota USA Announces Voluntary Recall on 2010 Model-Year Prius and 2010 Lexus HS 250h Vehicles to Update ABS Software

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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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Cumulative global sales of Lexus hybrids pass half-million mark

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The RX 400h, launched in 2005, was the world’s first production full hybrid luxury SUV. Lexus’s second hybrid model, the GS 450h, was introduced in 2006 and was the first premium production sedan to be fitted with a rear-wheel drive full hybrid powertrain. Lexus hybrid cumulative sales to end-November 2012. Introduction year.

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Report: Toyota Targeting Production of Approximately 1M Hybrids In 2011, About 2x 2009 Level

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plans to double its global production of hybrid vehicles from the 2009 level to 1 million units in 2011. Toyota currently sells more than 10 hybrids, including dedicated models such as the Prius, Sai and Lexus HS 250h. The Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp. million in 2012.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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With new green concepts and production vehicles from at least a dozen manufacturers, consumers have a greater selection of low-emission, high-mileage vehicles to choose from than ever before. Lexus HS 250h. More importantly, will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative. Ford Escape XLT/Limited E85. •