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[Green Car Congress] Green Car Congress: Lexus Unveils 2010 HS 250h Hybrid; Second ...: The HS 250h sedan’s expected fuel efficiency will be more than 30% better than the most fuel-efficient model currently in the Lexus lineup, while earning a SULEV emissions rating utilizing regular 87-octane gasoline. Although the EPA numbers have not been finalized, city mpg for the HS 250h should be higher than that of the smart fortwo, said Mark Templin, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager, at the reveal.

[Untitled] Detroit 2009: Lexus HS250h live reveal - AutoblogGreen: The highly efficient Atkinson-cycle engine, made possible by the Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) system, allows the expansion/power stroke to be longer than the compression stroke so that combustion energy can be more effectively used for production of engine power. The HS 250h sedan's expected fuel efficiency will be more than 30-percent better than the most fuel-efficient model currently in the Lexus lineup, while earning a SULEV emissions rating utilizing regular 87-octane gasoline.

[GlobalMotors.net] 2010 Lexus HS 250h revealed at Detroit Auto Show | GlobalMotors.net: Lexus positions HS 250h between the IS luxury sport sedan and the EX luxury sedan. Equipped with Lexus’ first four-cylinder gas engine, the 2.4-liter Atkinson-cycle powerplant is part of the latest Lexus Hybrid Drive System, .

[Untitled] Detroit NAIAS 2009: 2010 Lexus HS 250h is the world’s first ...: %0A•  Arrives in dealerships later this Summer.%0ALexus has unveiled its brand new 2010 Lexus HS 250h, the world’s first dedicated luxury hybrid sedan and the fourth hybrid in Lexus’ hybrid onslaught.

[Untitled] Auto Clerks » Lexus HS250h: A Prius For The Country Club [Lexus ...: The highly efficient Atkinson-cycle engine, made possible by the Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) system, allows the expansion/power stroke to be longer than the compression stroke so that combustion energy can be more effectively used for production of engine power. The HS 250h sedan’s expected fuel efficiency will be more than 30-percent better than the most fuel-efficient model currently in the Lexus lineup, while earning a SULEV emissions rating utilizing regular 87-octane gasoline.

[Untitled] 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h Test Drive: Hot Infotainment Tech and ...: Essentially a carryover, the 3.5-liter V6 engine has output improved slightly to 275 hp at 6200 rpm and 257 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. Lexus's VVTi variable valve timing system ensures that 90 percent of maximum torque is on tap between 2300 and 6100 rpm, providing great flexibility and minimizing transmission activity from the new six-speed automatic.

[Internetautoguide Blogs] Toyota details 2010 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450H Luxury Sports Utility ...: The 2010 RX 450h introduces an updated version of Lexus Hybrid Drive, featuring a 3.5-liter V6 Atkinson-cycle engine, lighter electric motors, a smaller and lighter power-control unit and other fuel-saving innovations. It offers up performance similar to V8s with better combined fuel economy than the average four-cylinder mid-size sedan.

[Easy Car Blog] Detroit 2009: Lexus HS 250h - Easy Car Blog: The highly efficient Atkinson-cycle engine, made possible by the Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) system, allows the expansion/power stroke to be longer than the compression stroke so that combustion energy can be more effectively used for production of engine power. The HS 250h sedan’s expected fuel efficiency will be more than 30-percent better than the most fuel-efficient model currently in the Lexus lineup, while earning a SULEV emissions rating utilizing regular 87-octane gasoline.

[Untitled] myGreenCar.eu » Blog Archive » Lexus Unveils 2010 HS 250h Hybrid ...: The HS 250h sedan’s expected fuel efficiency will be more than 30% better than the most fuel-efficient model currently in the Lexus lineup, while earning a SULEV emissions rating utilizing regular 87-octane gasoline. Although the EPA numbers have not been finalized, city mpg for the HS 250h should be higher than that of the smart fortwo, said Mark Templin, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager, at the reveal.

[Untitled] 2008 L.A. Auto Show: 2010 Lexus RX 450h | Straightline Blog on ...: As this is a hybrid application, the V6 is running on the Atkinson cycle (whereby the intake valves remain open during part of the compression stroke). The cumulative output of the 3.5-liter V6 and the RX's front-drive electric motor is 295 horsepower -- up from 268 on the RX 400h.

[Untitled] GM Officially Announces it Will Open Chevy Volt Engine Plant in ...: Both cities plan to showcase more than 100 alt-fuel and ultra-efficient vehicles including zero-emission electric cars and trucks, hybrids, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles rated in excess of 100 miles per gallon, and those running on hydrogen fuel cells, natural gas, propane, biodiesel and ethanol. Scooters, Segways, electric motorcycles, bicycles and more will also be on hand.

[Untitled] drive blog: Every car maker - including HSV - must react to ...: No driving to the service station to buy petrol and oil, no expensive starter cord to break, no spark plugs, no filters, no throttle, no fumes, 70% less noise (I can mow at 7pm without disturbing the neighbours), no driving to the mower dealer for service and repairs. Even the blade system is a big cost saving, it has one single blade with with one single recessed centre stud, it can be sharpened and does not look like wearing out.

[Untitled] Atkinson vs. Otto Cycle: This was originally done to avoid infringing on Otto's patent, but the side effect was the ability to have a slightly more efficient cycle. In more recent times, someone realized they could get the same cycle effect by holding open a valve and pushing part of the charge back out of the cylinder, which was a lot easier to do than the complex gearing on a true Atkinson cycle engine.

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