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2010 Lexus RX Hybrid – More power, fewer emissions

The 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid is the most advanced hybrid utility vehicle. With a completely re-engineered hybrid system, the RX 450h delivers more power while producing fewer emissions. The RX Hybrid is the five-passenger luxury SUV available in two trims the 450h FWD and the 450h AWD. Both 450h FWD and 450h AWD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 295-horsepower with front high-output permanent-magnet electric-drive motor. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims. This hybrid SUV has its own unique styling features, including read more..»

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Tags: Five-Passenger SUV, Green Cars, Hybrid Car, Hybrid SUV, Lexus Car, Lexus Hybrid, Lexus SUV, Luxury SUVs, Midsize SUV

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2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid – Porsche’s first hybrid vehicle

With a parallel full-hybrid drive system, the new Cayenne S hybrid—marks a Porsche first hybrid vehicle. This hybrid SUV use the hybrid powertrain adopted for the forthcoming Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, which combines an Audi-engineered combination of a supercharged 330-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 47-hp electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. The exterior of the new Porsche SUV follows the organic body lines, Porsche’s philosophy of evolutionary design. The 2011 Cayenne SUV features a new and longer center console and read more..»

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Tags: Electric Cars, Green Cars, Hybrid Car, Hybrid SUV, Luxury SUVs

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2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid – Full-size SUV with the cutting-edge two-mode hybrid technology

The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, and its corporate cousins, the GMC Yukon Hybrid and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, are unique vehicles. Though they aren’t the greenest hybrids cars around, they are the most capable. All three can go off-road, tow boats and horse trailers, and offer comfortable seating for seven in upscale and roomy cabins. The 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid continues to pair a 6.0-liter V8 engine with an electric motor for 332 hp total. Hybrids can run on one or both of their power sources, depending on driving demands, and read more..»

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Tags: Affordable Large SUVs, Big SUVs, Full Size SUVs, Green Cars, Hybrid Cars, Wagons

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Cadillac Provoq – A hydrogen fuel cell crossover vehicle concept

Cadillac unveiled new vision for the future of luxury transportation with the innovative Provoq fuel cell concept. With sleek, signature Cadillac bodywork, the Provoq concept redefines luxury crossovers, offering uncompromising passenger and cargo space to match its performance and cruising range. The Cadillac Provoq fuel cell concept is the latest example of GM’s groundbreaking E-Flex propulsion system, combining the new fifth-generation fuel cell system and read more..»