Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2015

In August, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that Toyota and Lexus combined had sold more than eight million hybrid cars worldwide since the launch of the Toyota Prius in 1997.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Toyota and Lexus are introducing three more hybrids to their European line-ups: the Toyota C-HR Hybrid, the new generation Prius Plug-In Hybrid and the Lexus LC 500h coupe. Toyota Motor Europe started commercializing hybrids in 2000 with the first generation Prius. —Karl Schlicht. To date, 1.5 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2013

Cumulative global sales of Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC’s) hybrid vehicles—including plug-in hybrids— topped the 5 million unit mark as of 31 March 2013, reaching 5.125 million units. Toyota and Lexus sell 19 hybrid models and one plug-in hybrid in 80 countries and regions around the world. Hybrids Plug-ins Sales'

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

In addition, Toyota Europe offers the Toyota Prius, Prius+, and Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as well as the Lexus CT 200h, IS 300h, GS 300h, LS 600h and 600hL, and Rx 450h. Since its launch in July until the end of 2013, the Auris Hybrid Touring Sports achieved a 60% hybrid mix, equalling 15,175 units.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 14, 2007

Writing about the $121,000 Lexus LS 600h L: "th[is] hybrid may have set a new standard for automotive hyperbole. The Volt remains a dream, and a new generation Prius (read plug-in) just have to wait for the perfect Lithium battery. Though they do recognize commercialization is at least decades away.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Hybrids still represent the largest volume of “green” vehicles including the popular Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids. Lexus LS 600h L. Toyota Prius Hybrid. Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Toyota Prius Hybrid. Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Lexus GS 450h.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 30, 2009

Further complications are just around the corner when plug-in hybrids, diesel hybrids, and the next generation of conventional powered engines are made available. Green Car of the Year award from The Mayor recently. Hybrid-powered cars have CO2 outputs ranging from 89g/km to 219g/km, yet all are exempt from the London Congestion Charge.

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