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yes, they all have options on how intrusive regen braking is... so no problems there.
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It's about Toyota but still good news.
Toyota Takes Steps Toward Its Electric-Car Future
https://insideevs.com/toyota-electric-car-future/
Toyota Takes Steps Toward Its Electric-Car Future
https://insideevs.com/toyota-electric-car-future/
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Not sure if it'll debut in the "early 2020s" titular timeframe of this thread, but, on the sidelines of the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, Lexus International President Yoshihiro Sawa said last week that the luxury brand is working on its first EV. Here's the story:
https://europe.autonews.com/shangha...na-push?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Again, I'm strongly convinced that the first EV Lexus will be the UX 300e.
https://europe.autonews.com/shangha...na-push?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Again, I'm strongly convinced that the first EV Lexus will be the UX 300e.
That is pretty much given.
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Awesome way to start the day!
This is quite an evolution for Lexus as they usually had been even more anti-EV than Toyota.
Looking forward to this, and it makes a lot of sense regarding fleet emissions for Lexus in Europe (as new CO2 limits will be enforced).
This is quite an evolution for Lexus as they usually had been even more anti-EV than Toyota.
Looking forward to this, and it makes a lot of sense regarding fleet emissions for Lexus in Europe (as new CO2 limits will be enforced).
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CH-R likely not coming to Europe since Toyota achieves emission target but Lexus said they would bring it to Europe because they need to lower about 10 grams of CO2.
Decision will likely not be by continent , but by market... For instance countries like Norway that tax even hybrids heavily will likely get EV from Toyota sooner.
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I disagree with you. It is almost certain that EV Lexus will be offered in all EU and EFTA countries.
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Toyota, please let the IS be your second BEV.
I'm okay with the NX too.
If I will be so desperate to get a BEV in 2023/24, UX it will be then lol.
I'm okay with the NX too.
If I will be so desperate to get a BEV in 2023/24, UX it will be then lol.
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Rumor say electric sedan coming. Same size as IS but it's not certain what is it called and is it Toyota or Lexus
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Well, I'll be damned. This brand consciousness is rubbing on my wife and she will likely prefer a Lexus over a similar Toyota counterpart.
Good thing is the longer range BEVs are likely going to be branded Lexus first in North America since BEVs still need to command a premium so as not to have too many compromises (short driving range, lack of TMS, no heated steering wheel, no ACC, etc.)
Good thing is the longer range BEVs are likely going to be branded Lexus first in North America since BEVs still need to command a premium so as not to have too many compromises (short driving range, lack of TMS, no heated steering wheel, no ACC, etc.)
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I'm betting on FCV. Definetely would buy for my Japan car not sure about Finland since I don't have hydrogen station nearby.
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Is anyone knowledgeable on the reliability/performance tradeoffs in a BEV vs ICE?
Curious to see if the ratio is different enough for Lexus to push the power output with limited impact on reliability.
If they came out with some sort of V8 + electric motors setup, that gave you the sound and feel of a V8 amplified by the lowdown torque of an electric engine, I would jump on that in a heartbeat. Total pipedream, but still...
Curious to see if the ratio is different enough for Lexus to push the power output with limited impact on reliability.
If they came out with some sort of V8 + electric motors setup, that gave you the sound and feel of a V8 amplified by the lowdown torque of an electric engine, I would jump on that in a heartbeat. Total pipedream, but still...
I think the day I am forced to get an EV will be the day I lose interest in cars. That's just my opinion. I love the sound of engine, the smell of petrol, the feel of the engine vibrating but in a smooth manner...don't get me wrong I like a quiet car. But I also like having the burble of a refined engine behind it (I admit I hate loud cars).
Having said that though, I really do not think TMC is behind in terms of EV development. They may choose to make a few models here and there but their ultimate goal is to skip lithium altogether and go straight to solid state. Batteries, in my humble opinion, are just not good enough in their current state. It all comes down to perception and the compromise of charging them. Yes you can charge overnight. But by constantly charging a battery, you also wear them out and eventually they wont be as good as they once were in terms of holding charge...right? Once they get down to charging a full battery in say, 5 minutes though while still costing no more than their ICE counterparts, it'll probably also be the day phones and laptops last an entire month on a single charge under heavy use. Then that is the day battery tech will truly take over the ICE.
But then there is the question of hacking...
Having said that though, I really do not think TMC is behind in terms of EV development. They may choose to make a few models here and there but their ultimate goal is to skip lithium altogether and go straight to solid state. Batteries, in my humble opinion, are just not good enough in their current state. It all comes down to perception and the compromise of charging them. Yes you can charge overnight. But by constantly charging a battery, you also wear them out and eventually they wont be as good as they once were in terms of holding charge...right? Once they get down to charging a full battery in say, 5 minutes though while still costing no more than their ICE counterparts, it'll probably also be the day phones and laptops last an entire month on a single charge under heavy use. Then that is the day battery tech will truly take over the ICE.
But then there is the question of hacking...
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You do know the gasoline vapor is toxic and that high frequency vibration does the human body no good, correct?
You will always have ICEV to choose from during your lifetime and this is what makes it great to be humans - we have freedom of choice.
I think for 200 mile BEVs, most households will be charging it twice or thrice a week. As long as they avoid fast charging and keeping the battery between 5 to 90%, all should be good for most BEV designs except those with inferior thermal management systems.
I don't even care if takes a few hours to charge the battery pack as long as the driving range is good enough for 95% of my driving needs because I can always program to charge when electricity is cheapest and that's while I'm asleep. Same goes with my laptop or smartphone. As long as it takes a lot shorter time to charge them (say 30 mins) compared to cordless/mobile use (4 hours), I'm good. I'm not going to wait for leaps and bounds when most of this technology improves iteratively.
It's fuel cost savings, potentially lower cost of total ownership on repairs and the NVH refinement that draw to me to BEVs. If charging were as expensive as gasoline refueling and the reliability of the motor and battery (eight year warranty) is worst than ICE and auto transmission (three to four year warranty), then what's the point of adopting? In the end, to me it's mostly financial and economics that will drive adoption of BEVs.
You will always have ICEV to choose from during your lifetime and this is what makes it great to be humans - we have freedom of choice.
I think for 200 mile BEVs, most households will be charging it twice or thrice a week. As long as they avoid fast charging and keeping the battery between 5 to 90%, all should be good for most BEV designs except those with inferior thermal management systems.
I don't even care if takes a few hours to charge the battery pack as long as the driving range is good enough for 95% of my driving needs because I can always program to charge when electricity is cheapest and that's while I'm asleep. Same goes with my laptop or smartphone. As long as it takes a lot shorter time to charge them (say 30 mins) compared to cordless/mobile use (4 hours), I'm good. I'm not going to wait for leaps and bounds when most of this technology improves iteratively.
It's fuel cost savings, potentially lower cost of total ownership on repairs and the NVH refinement that draw to me to BEVs. If charging were as expensive as gasoline refueling and the reliability of the motor and battery (eight year warranty) is worst than ICE and auto transmission (three to four year warranty), then what's the point of adopting? In the end, to me it's mostly financial and economics that will drive adoption of BEVs.
I'll second that. But as long as they release an ICE one too as a base and midrange model thanks. preferably 2L turbo or something for the base and a larger displacement one for the midrange.
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Yes, sure, but perhaps not in all markets at the same timing due to production limitations...?