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JANUARY 24, 2023
A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. Here’s a brief overview.
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FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Lexus is pricing the new 2018 RX 450hL three-row hybrid SUV—announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2017—with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $50,620—$1,550 more than its gasoline-engined RX 350L AWD three-rowed sibling. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system mates the D4-S injection 3.5-liter
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
When paired with the new i-FORCE MAX system, the result is a combined hybrid performance output of 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft (790 N·m) of torque. During towing applications, the hybrid system provides additional power and torque. A tailgate release on the key fob is standard on all models. The new, base twin-turbo 3.5-liter
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NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Toyota is introducing the Corolla Hybrid to the US market at the LA Auto Show. The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name that debuted more than a half-century ago. Earlier post.).
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NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Toyota is offering a new electric all-wheel drive system (AWD-e) on the facelifted 2019 Prius. The Prius AWD-e uses an independent electric, magnet-less rear motor (a Toyota first) to power the rear wheels from 0 to 6 mph, then when needed, up to 43 mph. The Prius AWD-e shares the Hybrid Synergy Drive system with other Prius models.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.
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FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Panamera S Hybrid. Porsche will unveil the Panamera S Hybrid, its second production hybrid model, later this year. Optional low-rolling-resistance tires developed especially for the Panamera help this hybrid performance sedan deliver its NEDC fuel economy figure. The Panamera S Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7
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