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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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Hybrid Efficiency in a Premium SUV. In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. liter V6 engine that runs on 95 octane and three motors that produce a total 308 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. The nickel-metal hydride used in EV batteries is in maintenance-free sealed cells, so nothing gets in or out.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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This is one of four Crown models in the line-up, including the Sport (hatchback), Sedan and Estate (Crossover/SUV.) Both hybrid systems have front and rear electric motors with the Max having more power and torque; both run on 87 octane. When we have the Crown for a week or more we will post a Road Test review.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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liter gasoline-powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with twin electric motors for a total system 181 horse power. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Hybrid Efficiency. A powerful, efficient drivetrain.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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liter, four-cylinder, non-turbocharged engine and two electric motors, producing 245 total system horsepower. This system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine and gasoline-only engine power. The nickel metal hydride battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

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liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with dual electric motors putting out 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. liter, non-turbocharged 4-cylinder with dual electric motors produces 184 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque. The new Toyota flagship Hybrid Options The 2023 Crown comes with two hybrid engine choices.

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