Comment 6306

By Ted Mitchell (registered) | Posted April 11, 2007 at 12:51:15

Re the Lexus hybrid SUV, I think you mean this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_RX_40...

All toyota and lexus hybrid vehicles use "hybrid synergy drive" which is a series/parallel setup theoretically capable of running electric alone. They don't have enough stock battery capacity for much useful range if converted into plug-in hybrids (more importantly deep discharge kills batteries quickly, warranty issues)

The 4wd Lexus suv has the added complexity of an additional electric motor for the rear wheels (but avoids conventional driveshafts, differentials etc)

The Ford Escape is also a series/parallel hybrid capable of electric alone, it is very similar in design to the Prius.

Although the designations muddy, all other production hybrids that I am aware of are parallel hybrids.

Why there are several hybrid SUVs but no hybrid minivans is for the marketers to explain.

This may be useful: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hyb...

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