Hybrid Cars

With New Telematics Systems for 2010

The Lexus LS 600h L sedan, the first vehicle to bring fuel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid technology to the prestige luxury segment, debuts revised styling and new telematics systems for 2010.

2010 Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid: Lexus' flagship model, the “L” signifying the long-wheelbase LS platform, provides the highest level of performance, technology and luxury in the LS line.

Highlights:
• New Exterior Styling for Flagship Hybrid Sedan Includes Revised Front Fascia, Bumpers and Taillights
• Reconfigured Battery Pack Yields Increased Trunk Capacity
• New Telematics, USB Connectivity and Updated Navigation Add Convenience

A Hybrid That Drives Like A Nissan

Combining true driving pleasure, distinctive and sporty design and a driver-oriented interior with excellent fuel mileage, the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid is a hybrid like no other. The Altima Hybrid, which joined the Nissan lineup in the 2007 model year, continues to offer the efficiency and fuel economy of a hybrid drivetrain with the performance and excitement typical of any Altima.

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid: Continuing to offer the efficiency and fuel economy of a hybrid drivetrain combined with the performance and excitement typical of any Altima

Now Available with Leather-Trimmed Seating Surfaces and Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

The Honda Civic Hybrid receives new exterior styling for 2009 and becomes more premium with the addition of available features that include leather-trimmed seating surfaces and steering wheel; heated front seats and side mirrors; and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® on models equipped with the Honda Satellite-linked1 Navigation System™. Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), also known as electronic stability control, is added as standard equipment.

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid: Most efficient Civic rated at 40/45 mpg city/highway by EPA

2009 Lexus RX 400h Made History as Industry's First Hybrid Luxury Utility Vehicle

The 2009 Lexus RX 400h was the first full hybrid luxury-utility vehicle when it was introduced in 2005. The RX hybrid received styling and equipment enhancements for 2008 and carries into 2009 unchanged.

2009 Lexus RX 400h

Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance
The RX 400h hybrid combines the power of a 3.3-liter V6 gasoline engine with that of an electric drive motor to deliver performance on par with some V8-powered luxury SUVs, but with better fuel efficiency. In the all-wheel-drive model only, an additional, rear-mounted electric-drive motor/generator provides on-road, all-wheel-drive capability.

Lexus GS 450h Sport Sedan Remains the Only Hybrid in Its Segment

The Lexus GS 450h enters its third model year as still the only hybrid-powered luxury sport sedan in its segment. With its advanced technology, high performance and indulgent luxury, the rear-wheel-drive 2008 GS 450h is the premium model in the GS series.

2009 Lexus GS 450h

Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance

STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
• P215/60 R16 tires with 16-inch steel wheels and wheel covers
• Temporary spare tire
• Halogen headlamps with auto on/off feature
• Daytime running lights
• Dual color-keyed power outside mirrors
• Chrome exhaust tip
• Variable intermittent wipers

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid

STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
• Optitron meters
• Eight-way power driver seat and four-way manual passenger seat
• Power door locks with anti-lockout feature
• Power windows with driver's auto-down
• Cruise control
• Tilt steering wheel with audio/climate control
• Manual telescopic steering wheel
• Courtesy lamp
• Maintenance indicator
• Rear center headrests

Toyota Prius - The World's Leading Hybrid Vehicle

The Toyota Prius continues into 2009 as the best-selling gas-electric hybrid vehicle in the United States and the world. Prius also outsells some conventional midsize cars; such is the model's popularity that it has essentially become a synonym and a symbol for hybrid vehicles.

2009 Toyota Prius: The world leader in hybrid sales and technology

As other carmakers begin to introduce hybrid vehicles, the Toyota Prius is in its second generation and 11th year of production. More than one million have been sold worldwide, making Toyota the world leader in hybrid sales and technology.

Performance and Efficiency

Offering Car Consumers an affordable Hybrid Choice

Thanks to an affordable hybrid powertrain option, the all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid not only will be the most refined new midsize sedan in the neighborhood, but one of the most fuel-efficient, as well. Powered by the GM Hybrid System, the first-ever Malibu Hybrid delivers an EPA rating of 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway – a two-mpg increase over the non-hybrid four-cylinder model – and will be Chevrolet value-priced, offering customers an affordable hybrid choice.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid: A refined midsize sedan

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2008-06-04 -- General Motors (GM) today delivered its first hybrid vehicles in the Middle East to the Government of Dubai and the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The vehicles, which include the Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid and the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid, are part of a ground-breaking project that involves a 12-month trial using the vehicles as public taxis that could eventually lead to one of the largest hybrid fleets in the world.

Reduction in component size and manufacturing costs to improve hybrid affordability

05/20/2008, TORRANCE, Calif. -- Honda today announced additional details regarding its new small hybrid scheduled for introduction in early 2009, as part of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. CEO Takeo Fukui's mid-year address. An official name and full product details will be announced later this year.