Report: Lexus Will Adopt Fuel Cells For Flagship LS Sedan - Insider Car News
Australian automotive site Motoring recently published a report claiming that Toyota’s luxury line, Lexus, is seriously considering adopting fuel cells for its flagship LS sedan. The hydrogen-powered version of the luxury vehicle supposedly will launch before 2017, meaning well-heeled consumers won’t have to wait long at all to have the latest in alternative fuel technology. » Related: 2016 Lexus GS Gets Updates, Including a Turbo-Four With the next generation of the LS coming out soon, the hydrogen fuel cells would likely be nestled in an all-new architecture that has been altered somewhat. There is likely some credibility to this news, considering that Toyota’s Mirai fuel-cell car has a similar layout. Allegedly, the hydrogen-powered LS will be able to shed a few hundred pounds when compared to the hybrid version that is being sold right now, which will in turn help boost efficiency. The car reportedly will come at a steep cost, only adding to the prestige of ownership, with a price exceeding what Lexus charges for the LS 600h L. Toyota has long flexed its muscles when it comes to its technological abilities, or what some... ” Aside from the Mirai and Lexus LS, other fuel-cell models reportedly are coming soon as well. Source: www.insidercarnews.com
