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Cumulative global sales of Lexus hybrids pass half-million mark

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From the sale of the first RX 400h in 2005 through to the end of November this year, Lexus has sold more than 506,000 of its hybrid vehicles. In 2005, 26,000 Lexus hybrids were sold; by 30 November this year the annual total was at 113,000. Today, hybrids account for about 25% of all Lexus sales. Earlier post.). Global total. %

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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

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Hybrids don’t have to be luxury vehicles. Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. But both models come with forced features that cost nearly as much as their hybrid drivetrains. They should be within the reach of all Americans.

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Toyota cumulative global hybrid sales pass 5M, nearly 2M in US

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Cumulative global sales of TMC hybrid models as of 31 March 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. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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2011 Lexus LS 600h L

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The 2011 Lexus LS series goes from large to larger, with the top-of-the-line model of this four-door luxury sedan being the hybrid LS 600h L, a long-wheel limousine that promises V-12 performance from its V-8 engine mated to Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system.

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Continental refines Conti.eContact tire for hybrids

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Continental has refined the Conti.eContact tire, originally launched in 2011 with electric vehicles in mind ( earlier post ), to meet the needs of hybrid models. As a member of the Continental tire family for hybrid and electric vehicles, the Conti.eContact bears the “BlueEco” logo on the sidewall.

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September Auto Sales Plunge in Aftermath of Cash for Clunkers; SAAR at 9.2M units, LDV Sales Down 41% from August, Hybrid Sales Down 48%

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Reported hybrid sales by month. With 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold in September, according to Autodata, sales were down 22.7% Reported sales of hybrids in September dropped 4.1% Reported sales do not include sales of the Mercedes S400 hybrid, which went onsale in the US late in August.) Click to enlarge.

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2011 Lexus LS 600h L

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The 2011 Lexus LS series goes from large to larger, with the top-of-the-line model of this four-door luxury sedan being the hybrid LS 600h L, a long-wheel limousine that promises V-12 performance from its V-8 engine mated to Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system.

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