Toyota hybrid SUVs push hybrid technology
When the Lexus RX400h goes on sale next month, it will cost around $50,000. Based on its packaging the hybrid RX400h will cost approximately $5000.00 more than a similarly packaged RX330. The same price difference is also expected for the Toyota Highlander hybrid, when it goes on sale this summer.
Both hybrid SUVs; however, will offer cutting edge hybrid technology, even superior to that of the current Toyota Prius. For example, Toyota's hybrid SUV batteries are 22 percent more compact, and the front motor is smaller but more powerful than the Prius. Additionally, the air conditioning system is more efficient and compact, and a new variable voltage system increases battery voltage from 288 volts to 650 volts, thus increasing power output from both front and rear motors.
Hybrid car technology, it's only getting better.
Both hybrid SUVs; however, will offer cutting edge hybrid technology, even superior to that of the current Toyota Prius. For example, Toyota's hybrid SUV batteries are 22 percent more compact, and the front motor is smaller but more powerful than the Prius. Additionally, the air conditioning system is more efficient and compact, and a new variable voltage system increases battery voltage from 288 volts to 650 volts, thus increasing power output from both front and rear motors.
Hybrid car technology, it's only getting better.
Labels: Highlander hybrid, Hybrid Vehicles, Lexus hybrid, prius, toyota
posted by Dahcredyns at
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More people should learn about electric cars as a solution. It’s amazing how far the technology has come in just a few years. Plus the savings becomes more and more attractive the higher gas prices go. There’s even an EV that will do 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds (source: zapworld.com). Electric is looking more and more like the way to go.
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