HOW HYBRIDS WORK
Power and Responsibility
At Lexus, we believe that power and efficiency can co-exist without compromise. That unrivaled driving joy goes hand-in-hand with environmental and social responsibility. As proof, we developed our advanced and sophisticated Hybrid powertrain - Lexus Hybrid Drive.
Starting From Stop
Lexus Self-Charging Hybrid Electrics are ready when you are, without ever needing to plug-in to recharge - simply press the power button and go. During initial take-off, the high-output battery and electric motor provide all the power you need - enhancing fuel efficiency while lowering CO2 emissions.
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Acceleration
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Cruising
At cruising speeds, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) sends power to the drive wheels and an electric generator. Excess energy is used to help re-charge the hybrid battery, while the ideal combination of gas and electric power helps you get more out of every fill-up.
Regenerative Braking
* Disclaimer: This is dependent on many operating conditions.
At A Stop
When you come to a stop, the gas engine may switch off, saving fuel and minimizing emissions*. If the hybrid battery is running low, the gas engine knows to start, generating the energy required to charge the battery. Press the accelerator, and the virtuous cycle begins anew.
* Disclaimer: The gas engine does not automatically switch off in all cases. It is dependent on many operating conditions.
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LEXUS SELF-CHARGING MULTI-STAGE HYBRID ELECTRIC
A WORLD’S FIRST, LEXUS’ SELF-CHARGING MULTI-STAGE HYBRID ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY TAKES THE HYBRID EXPERIENCE TO AN EXHILARATING NEW LEVEL - CARRYING YOU FROM 0-100 KM/H IN 4.7 SECONDS OF PURE EXHILARATION.
That’s just the start. A finely tuned 4-speed gearbox, added to the existing eCVT (Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission), creates a hybrid electric system that simulates a 10-speed transmission - the fiercely connected feel of selecting gears yourself using steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Available now on the Lexus LS 500h and LC 500h, the Self-Charging Multi-Stage Hybrid Electric is our latest innovation, and a taste of the dynamic innovations that are just down the road.
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