Post on 11-Jan-2016
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DOUG SODENDOUG SODENManager, Product PlanningManager, Product Planning
LEXUS AUSTRALIALEXUS AUSTRALIA
Rewrites performance / economy equation First with electric AWD Rewrites performance / economy equation First with electric AWD
LEXUS Hybrid + E-FourLEXUS Hybrid + E-Four
= HIGH TORQUE= HIGH TORQUE
50kW 50kW
Electric PowerElectric Power
123kW123kW
130Nm 130Nm
Electric Motor TorqueElectric Motor Torque
333Nm333Nm
Petrol EnginePetrol Engine
288Nm Maximum288Nm Maximum
10001000 600060004000400000
4040
8080
120120
160160400400
200200
300300
Engine Speed (rpm)Engine Speed (rpm)
Torque (Nm)Torque (Nm)
Out
put
(kW
)O
utpu
t (k
W)
250Nm/1500rpm250Nm/1500rpm
High torque + 8.1L/100km
= Diesel alternativeHigh torque + 8.1L/100km
= Diesel alternativeLESS
WEIGHTLESS
WEIGHT
Diesel Competitors WeightDiesel Competitors Weight
2105kg
2105kg 2150
kg2150
kg 2235kg
2235kg 2350
kg2350
kg
2040kg
2040kg
X5X5M-ClassM-Class
TouaregTouaregDiscoveryDiscovery
RX400hRX400h
RX400h vs V6 competitor
Reduction of 2 tonnes CO2
RX400h vs V6 competitor
Reduction of 2 tonnes CO2
RX400h CO2 Reduction per annumRX400h CO2 Reduction per annum
RX400h vs diesel competitor
Reduction of 1.4 tonnes CO2
RX400h vs diesel competitor
Reduction of 1.4 tonnes CO2
Valve timing changeValve timing change
3MZ-FE Engine3MZ-FE Engine
Smooth engine stop/startSmooth engine stop/start
3MZ-FE Power & Torque3MZ-FE Power & Torque
155kW @ 5600rpm155kW @ 5600rpm
288Nm @ 4400rpm288Nm @ 4400rpm
10001000 600060004000400000
4040
8080
120120
160160400400
200200
300300
Engine Speed (rpm)Engine Speed (rpm)
Torque (Nm)Torque (Nm)
Out
put
(kW
)O
utpu
t (k
W)
Changes of Hybrid OperationChanges of Hybrid Operation
Remove starter Remove alternator Add ceramic catalyst
Remove starter Remove alternator Add ceramic catalyst
No “fan” beltNo “fan” belt
LEXUS Hybrid SystemLEXUS Hybrid System
Seamless accelerationSeamless acceleration
Overseas model shown
2 x 650 Volt motor generators links to petrol engine, front axle via compound gear set
2 x 650 Volt motor generators links to petrol engine, front axle via compound gear set
GeneratorGenerator BatteryBatteryBatteryBattery 2 x electric motors2 x electric motors
Solid-state InverterSolid-state Inverter
650V650V
288V switching288V switching
Two-stage planetary gearsTwo-stage planetary gears
GS450hGS450h
Compound planetary gears
Compound planetary gears x2x2
1 . 2478 drive motor gearing multiplies torque, allows more compact motor
1 . 2478 drive motor gearing multiplies torque, allows more compact motor
Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission
Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission
Optimum efficiency
No shift points
Seamless acceleration
No slippage / loss of energy
Optimum efficiency
No shift points
Seamless acceleration
No slippage / loss of energy
E- FOURE- FOUR
Saves on fuel Traction when required Added torque for take-off/acceleration Traction in marginal conditions
Saves on fuel Traction when required Added torque for take-off/acceleration Traction in marginal conditions
E- FOUR OperationE- FOUR Operation
Acceleration Tight cornering Acceleration Tight cornering
Regenerative BrakingRegenerative Braking
RX400h – braking on both axles Maximum efficiency RX400h – braking on both axles Maximum efficiency
E-FOUR / VDiME-FOUR / VDiM
VDiM can activate E-FOUR VDiM can activate E-FOUR
Varies front / rear torque split Varies front / rear torque split
Up to 72 : 28 Up to 72 : 28
VDiM Steering Assist ControlVDiM Steering Assist Control
Assistance is skid control, braking and accelerating on split – mµ surfacesAssistance is skid control, braking and accelerating on split – mµ surfaces
Electric Power SteeringElectric Power Steering
42 Volt DC motor
Reduced engine load
1.5% fuel saving
DC/DC converter
42 Volt DC motor
Reduced engine load
1.5% fuel saving
DC/DC converter
RX400h Air-ConditioningRX400h Air-Conditioning
Electric-powered compressor
Cools vehicle while engine stopped
Efficient cooling, greater fuel efficiency
Electric-powered compressor
Cools vehicle while engine stopped
Efficient cooling, greater fuel efficiency
RX400h NO COMPROMISERX400h NO COMPROMISE
TRUE LEXUSTRUE LEXUS
RX400h USARX400h USA
Delivery: 33,000(22% Total RX)
Delivery: 33,000(22% Total RX)
ADVANCEORDERS
12,500LARGEST
EVER
RX400h AustraliaRX400h Australia
ADVANCE ORDERS3 Months
ADVANCE ORDERS3 Months
Projection: 2007
Hybrid = 20%
Total Lexus Sales
LEXUS HYBRID AustraliaLEXUS HYBRID Australia
20% = 150020% = 1500
Total RangeTotal Range
Sports LuxurySports Luxury SUV / AWDSUV / AWD V8V8
LEXUS AUSTRALIA GrowthLEXUS AUSTRALIA Growth
No.3 LuxuryNo.3 Luxury
2002 – 20062002 – 2006
Annualised’02
3111311144904490
5009500960056005
72007200
’03 ’04 ’05 ’06