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Lexus Tweaks the 2010 LS 600h Hybrid

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The 2010 Lexus LS 600h hybrid. Toyota Motor has made a range of technology and styling changes to the LS 600h, the full hybrid Lexus flagship first introduced in 2006 ( earlier post ), including redesigned seating, updated equipment, a new ECO driving mode and new brakes. Click to enlarge. L/100km (25.3 L/100km (25.3

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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

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Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. Both emit 31% less greenhouse gas emissions than their base conventional models due to their use of hybrid drivetrains, each of which costs approximately $4,000.

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

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They are Prius Liftback, Prius v, Prius c, Prius Plug-in, Camry Hybrid, Avalon Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, Lexus CT 200h, ES 300h, GS 450h, LS 600h and RX 450h. Twelve of the models are available in the United States, including seven from Toyota and five from Lexus.

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Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

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l/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 79 g/km, while allowing customers frequent electric driving mode. 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. The downsized hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter

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Lexus has sold more than 1M hybrids

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The hybrid drive system continues to be our core vehicle technology to help reduce CO 2 emissions, while providing a pleasurable driving experience. As of the end of March 2016, Lexus had sold approximately 1,000,600 hybrid vehicles in 11 years. In 2009, the HS 250h, followed by the first luxury hybrid compact, the CT 200h, in 2011.

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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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It is 20% smaller than the nickel-metal hydride unit featured in the current Lexus LS 600h, yet has a higher power density. Using lithium-ion technology has also reduced the component’s weight, helping reduce the car’s overall mass, thus supporting overall fuel economy, emissions performance and handling balance.

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Volvo call on Mayor to redress the Congestion Charge balance

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Using the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders sales figures, this would equate to over 9,500 owners of low-emission cars that should, given a level playing field, be exempt from the London Congestion Charge. Let us know your thoughts below.

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