What does the lexus energy storage device model mean

What does the s in the Lexus IS mean?

While you might think that the S in the Lexus IS stands for Sedan, it's actually not. IS stands for Intelligent Sports. The model was meant to represent Lexus' traditional qualities in a smaller, more mechanically dynamic package to entice younger customers.

Why did Lexus develop a new battery electric powertrain?

In developing a new battery electric powertrain, Lexus sought to strike a practical balance between performance and efficiency. To achieve its aims, it was able to apply multiple technology advantages from its experience of developing successful hybrid electric vehicles over the past two decades.

How does a Lexus hybrid work?

It is the Lexus hybrid that allows the HV battery to be plugged-in and charged by an external power source. Gasoline stored in the fuel tank for the gasoline engine. Electricity stored in a large capacity externally chargeable high voltage Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery assembly for the electric motor.

What does Lexus LX stand for?

Also omitted in the release is the Lexus LX, which stands for Luxury Crossover. As the model isn't actually a crossover – it's a fully-fledged SUV based on the Toyota Land Cruiser – some importers use Luxury Four Wheel Drive to represent the letters.

What does Lexus LS stand for?

The flagship model, the Lexus LS, stands for Luxury Sedan, and befittingly so as this is the car that launched Lexus back in 1989 as a luxury automaker. It was t culmination of work by 60 designers, 1,400 engineers, 2,300 technicians, and over 200 support workers. Also omitted in the release is the Lexus LX, which stands for Luxury Crossover.

What does Lexus ly stand for?

The Japanese luxury marque also ventured into making yachts and unsurprisingly named its boat the Lexus LY, or the Luxury Yacht. The Lexus NX, which stands for Nimble Crossover, was named so to represent the vehicle's smaller size, ergo, more nimble nature that's perfect for both urban and country routes.