EV Central

JANUARY 1, 2025

With plug-in hybrid sales on the rise in Australia, Lexus has welcomed the NX450h+ PHEV back on sale Down Under for the first time since March 2023 when a stop sale was placed on the popular SUV. It also returns just months before a significant Fringe Benefits Tax exemption is axed for plug-ins. Lexus NX 450h+.

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Lexus PHEV Australia Plug-in 98

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Top-Selling Lexus Hybrid Sedan Adds Sporty Styling. Lexus offers three different size sedans for 2022, the IS, ES and LS; the midsize ES is the best-seller of the group. Lexus adds a sporty touch to its hybrid hero. The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 104

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 6, 2010

The all-new 2011 Lexus CT 200h is scheduled to hit showrooms early next year complete with a 134 horsepower hybrid drivetrain and a very reasonable--for a luxury car--EPA combined fuel economy rating of 42 mpg. However, this is just the initial setup that Lexus engineers have planned for the CT 200h, according to a new report.

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Lexus Plug-in Hybrid Fuel Economy 87

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Lexus easily could have merely updated the RX midsize SUV, seeing as RX owners continue returning to this model year after year. But more of the same was not the approach taken by Lexus, as it tries to keep the loyalists happy while reaching out to a new and much younger buyer. Lexus is taking some chances with its top seller.

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Lexus Fuel Economy MPG Clean 98

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Lexus has spiced-up the 2021 NX 300h by giving it the F Sport treatment. For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 105

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Lexus knows its loyal owners want improvements, but nothing too radical. So when they are ready to get their next car, the Lexus RX 450h F Sport will certainly not disappoint, and in many ways impress them with the changes from their previous model. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 105

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

Toyota and Lexus held their annual new product showcase the first week of June at their Plano, Texas, headquarters. This overview, in alphabetical order, is a glimpse of what Toyota and Lexus have coming out in the next few months. Even with all that performance, fuel economy is rated at 31 mpg on the highway.

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 105

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV Breaking Into the EV World Lexus has offered hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric models for many years, but never one that is powered only by electricity. Those days are over with the introduction of the all-new, all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e compact SUV.

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Lexus All-Electric Cleaning Clean 104

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Hybrid+AWD+Lexus Quality=Impressive Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover. The Lexus entry-level. The 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD continues as the smallest compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Toyota’s premium division. The 2022 Lexus UX 250h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system of a 2.0-liter

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Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 104

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. It also offers better fuel economy than the M5. by Bill Cooke. Click to enlarge. The Chevy Equinox with a 2.4L

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD Standout Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover The 2023 Lexus UX continues as the smallest compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Toyota’s premium division. The rear full-width tail lights (with a ‘Lexus’ Easter egg) have 120 LEDs that make for an impressive nighttime look.

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Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 98

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 9, 2023

Lexus is hitting the public with a one-two punch this week. & Lexus says the back row will be more spacious, comfortable, and easier to get into than what was available on the three-row variant of the RX. What isn’t is the Lexus-exclusive plug-in-hybrid model (exclusive to the all-wheel drive TX550h Plus) that hybridizes a 3.5-liter

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Lexus Highlander Yukon MPG 98

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Only buy the 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport if you promise to occasionally take it on curvy roads. The 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD), with all-wheel drive (AWD) optional. The EPA rates fuel economy for the RC 350 F Sport at 20 city/28 highway/23 combined. (Ed. Lexus Quality Interior.

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Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 93

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

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 all-new 2022 NX will come in four models, with two gasoline, one hybrid and one plug-in hybrid powertrain choices, two transmissions, and either front- or all-wheel drive. Model Lineup.

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 90

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses Ford’s second-generation hybrid system, based on the 2.5-liter

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2011 MPG HS 250h Hybrid 170

Cars That Think

JANUARY 6, 2025

In China, which accounts for about two-thirds of global electrified sales , buyers are flocking to plug-in hybrids, or PHEVs, which combine a gas engine with a rechargeable battery pack. But even as overall EV sales rise, plug-in hybrid sales have stalled at a mere 2 percent of the U.S. million, accounting for 10.6

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Sale 142

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The Prius c, like the v and the Plug-in, will add substantial incremental sales to Prius this year, with total family sales of about 220,000. Both the Prius c and the v will be about 15-20 percent of the mix, with the Plug-in around 5%. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7

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Prius Hybrid Motor Motoring 356

Baua Electric

JANUARY 2, 2025

The Lexus TX three-row SUV enters its second model year with minimal changes, while continuing to offer both hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options alongside a non-hybrid gasoline version. The TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid is offered in a single Luxury grade, also with standard all-wheel drive, priced at $78,560.

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Lexus Plug-in Hybrid Plug 52

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 3, 2025

But a $141,350 Lexus even the top dog SUV for that brand seems unexplored territory. The fuel economy gulf between the two is estimated to be a whopping 1 mpg, proving once again that Toyota hybrid systems at least in trucks are tuned for power instead of mileage. But I digress; this post is about Lexus.

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Lexus Price Tundra Fuel Economy 73

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid EPA fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Toyota Hybrid MPG Nickel Metal Hydride 96

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

” Carter also announced that more than 17,000 potential plug-in hybrid buyers have signed up on Toyota’s Prius PHV priority reservation website in the month that it has been open. The Prius v has an estimated EPA fuel economy rating of 44 mpg US city / 40 mpg US highway / 42 mpg US combined (5.35 L/100km / 5.88

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Prius Toyota North America MPG 186

Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

One of the most important vehicles in the Lexus lineup, the RX, finally plugs in. The 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid arrives on the scene with 37 miles of electric range from the Toyota RAV4 Prime’s powertrain, in a more eye-catching and softer-to-the-touch package.

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Lexus Future Plug-in Plug 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Adopting a laser clad valve seat for the intake valve seat to make the intake port compatible with strong tumble flow (fuel consumption performance) and intake flow rate (output performance). Direct Shift-CVT: A New Type of Continuously Variable Transmission. The new continuously variable transmission, 6-speed manual transmission, 2.0-liter

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Toyota Engine Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 264

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy. Combining the new powertrain units with the overall evolution of the vehicle body, including aerodynamics, weight reduction and others, can open the way to even greater power performance and fuel economy. The system for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) has also been enhanced.

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Toyota 2017 Engine Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 105

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

Thus, currently the hybrid system needs to offer a major improvement in fuel economy to entice customers to pay the price premium. This system excels in optimizing engine efficiency during city driving, the paper notes, and is also easily adaptable to plug-in operation.

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Hybrid Li-ion Lead Acid Fuel Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 101

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. A PHEV is the natural bridge between a gasoline and electric propulsion, but it only works when the car is plugged in whenever possible.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 103

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. Smart owners will quickly learn that, by plugging-in daily, they will reap the benefits of electric driving. Driver options The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime uses a 13.6

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 105

Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2018

That means you can pick up some bargains fuel-efficient and electrified vehicles. DON'T MISS: Lexus lowers hybrid prices a lot to cut premium over gasoline Our list of deals for March, courtesy of.

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2018 Hybrid Fuel Lexus 112

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Lexus Looks with Emissions-free Driving. It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. The 2nd gen Mirai mimics a Lexus look.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 98

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Lexus ES 300h F Sport (2022). The F Sport styling cues (unique front bumper and grille, black finish 19-inch wheels, rear spoiler and sport-themed interior) makes this hybrid very distinctive-looking to go with its performance, comfort and excellent 44 mpg highway fuel economy. Lexus LC 500 Convertible. seconds to 60 mph.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Cleaning 98

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

A Premium Plug-In Hybrid Hiding in Plain Site. The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. The first Lincoln with a plug.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 116

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The EPA fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined are almost exactly what we got covering 301 miles driving through Southern California. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 102

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The EPA estimates the G80’s fuel economy to be 17 mpg city/26 highway/20 combined. For better economy, the 2.5L If fuel economy is a pacing item, then getting 32 mpg with the smaller displacement probably is worth foregoing the performance benefits of the larger engine. Road Test: 2020 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 98

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2025

3-Row Premium Midsize Plug-In Hybrid The 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is the largest of the three Volvo plug-in hybrids (the XC40 is the smallest and the XC60 is in the middle), aging gracefully and remaining a solid choice for a premium midsize SUV with a plug. One of 7 Volvos with a plug Battery and Charging The liquid-cooled 18.8

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Recharge Volvo Google Plug-in 97