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LEXUS HYBRID TECHNOLOGY |
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Many
people are under the impression that a hybrid
vehicle’s main advantage is to reduce fuel
consumption and emissions levels. However, as a
Lexus hybrid owner, you already know that there are
other inherent advantages to the technology that
powers your vehicle. In fact, the Lexus Hybrid Drive
(LHD) system is designed to deliver a surprising
combination of benefits. |
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Impressive Performance |
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Lexus hybrid vehicles deliver impressive throttle
response, even from a standing start. This is
because the electric motors deliver maximum torque
instantly.
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The LHD system combined with the
Electronically controlled Continuously Variable
Transmission (ECVT) helps deliver smooth, seamless
acceleration for excellent passing performance and
drivability.
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The combined power output of the LHD (including engine and motors) gives our Lexus
hybrid vehicles a quicker 0–60 time than many V8
models in their class.
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Reduced Emissions |
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Lexus hybrid vehicles produce 70% fewer
smog-forming emissions than the average new
vehicle and are certified as an SULEV (Super
Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle) by the California Air
Resources Board.
The gasoline engine is turned off
much of the time during idle and acceleration, which
means that zero emissions are being produced.
The gasoline engine can be smaller
in size than non-hybrid vehicles, producing fewer
emissions without sacrificing performance.
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Low Levels of Noise, Vibration
and Harshness (NVH) |
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Since our Lexus hybrid vehicles can operate on
electric power only during start-up and lower
speeds, the NVH level is about half that of
conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.
The gasoline engine does not have
to be turned on in order for the electric air
conditioner in our Lexus hybrid vehicles to operate.
The Electric Power Steering (EPS)
system eliminates the hydraulic pump associated with
steering noise and vibration.
The ECVT eliminates the hesitation
and noise level associated with shifting between
fixed gear ratios.
The acoustic windshield is
laminated with a low-durometer triple layer film that
helps absorb engine, wind and road noise.
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Improved Fuel Efficiency |
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By combining a hybrid battery, electric motors and
engine, the LHD system is able to significantly
reduce fuel consumption, while still delivering
ample power for all types of driving situations.
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Lexus hybrid vehicles deliver a
level of fuel economy typically found in 4-cylinder
vehicles, but with performance on par with a V8
(i.e., the RX 400h FWD has EPA city/highway fuel
economy ratings of 33/28 mpg; the GS 450h has EPA
city/highway fuel economy ratings of 25/28 mpg)*.
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Fuel consumption is zero when the
engine is turned off and the vehicle is operating in
electric-only mode.
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