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Lexus has sold more than 1M hybrids

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Lexus International announced it has sold more than 1 million hybrid vehicles worldwide since the RX 400h went on sale in April 2005. —Tokuo Fukuichi, President of Lexus International. The MSHS expands further hybrid advantages by delivering more power, greater acceleration and traction and higher efficiency.

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Lexus Brings Hybrid Bicycle Concept to the UK

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The pedal power of the rider is boosted by assistance to the front wheel from a 240W electric motor, via a 25.9 Ah Lithium-ion battery, with a choice of Eco or Power modes. The Lexus hybrid bicycle concept. Click to enlarge. The Lexus Hybrid Bicycle has all-wheel drive, by means of a belt system.

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Lexus LS 500h performance luxury hybrid makes its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show; Multi Stage Hybrid System

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Lexus unveiled the 2018 Lexus LS 500h, the full hybrid version of its new flagship sedan, in Geneva. The model follows on the world premiere of the twin-turbo gas V6-powered LS 500 at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. Earlier post.) The powertrain features a twin-turbo 3.5-liter

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