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Lexus engineering boss: 800-volt system done, electric is the future

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Lexus and Toyota might not be asleep at the EV wheel after all. In an interview with Lexus chief engineer Takashi Watanabe at a prototype drive for the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e in Barcelona.

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Lexus Finalized 800-Volt Architecture, But Not All EVs Will Get It

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Lexus chief engineer Takashi Watanabe says that only EVs with 100-kWh or larger batteries are candidates for 800 volts.

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Lexus Announces Plug-In Hybrid RX 450h+ for 2024

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The RX is one of Lexus’ best-selling models but has never been offered in a plug-in hybrid configuration. That’s changing for 2024 with the Lexus RX 450h+, which brings an estimated 83 MPGe and a $70,080 price tag. hours using 240-volt power. hours using 240-volt power. Image: Lexus] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Toyota Recalled More Than Two Million RAV4s for 12-Volt Battery Fire Risk

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Toyota is recalling a significant number of RAV4s for an odd problem with replacement 12-volt battery sizes. The automaker’s recall announcement stated that “some replacement 12-volt batteries of the size specified for the subject vehicles have smaller top dimensions than others. The automaker recently announced a recall of around 1.85

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Toyota and Lexus 800V EVs, F-150 Lightning home power backup cost, Stellantis electrifies in Canada: Today’s Car News

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Lexus and Toyota have plans involving big battery packs and 800-volt charging. The electric replacements for gas-swilling Dodge muscle cars and Chrysler minivans start to take form in factory revamps. And the F-150 Lightning system that can power your home gets priced out. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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New Lexus LC 500h with Multi Stage Hybrid System

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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.) Earlier post.)

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Flash Drive: 2022 All-New Lexus NX

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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. Lexus Hybrid Drive. Lexus Hybrid Drive. Lexus says 0-60 mph can be pulled-off in 7.2 Model Lineup.

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