Hybrid Headlines - Fact or Myth?

Unless you've done some thorough research, the world of hybrids can be confusing. The combination of complex technology speak and marketing spin leaves many people with more questions than answers. Below, Lexus sets the record straight on a few common myths.

Hybrid vehicles are under powered - MYTH

Lexus hybrids deliver fuel economy and performance. The high technology petrol engine works together with high voltage electric power, for outstanding performance.

Hybrids need to be plugged in - MYTH

You'll never have to plug in a Lexus hybrid powered car. The petrol engine generates all the electricity a Lexus hybrid needs to keep the battery charged. This stored electrical energy is then used to supplement the petrol engine during accelerating and cruising.

Hybrid batteries need replacing regularly - MYTH

The high output Lexus Nickel-Metal-Hydride 288V battery has been engineered to last for many years, in some cases potentially as long as the life-span of the vehicle.

Hybrids aren't safe - MYTH

Hybrids were first invented almost a century ago, shortly after the invention of the very first conventional cars. As for safety equipment, Lexus hybrid vehicles have more active and passive safety and handling technology than most conventional cars on the road today.

Hybrids are a fad - MYTH

As fuel costs soar and the environment becomes an ever-increasing concern, most major vehicle manufacturers are busy developing hybrid technology. So in the near future, we'll likely see more hybrids on the road, not less.

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