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Starting at 21:35 in the popular Netflix movie "The Noel Diary" a main character gets into a dark gray Prius Prime. She drives down the road, is chased by a dog and stops the car. Another main character catches up and they chat while she's in a car for a couple minutes. Happily surprised to see a Prius Prime in Netflix's #3 most popular movie!

LEXUS ELECTRIFIED TO REINVENT THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE

In addition to showing off their new RZ 450e, Lexus Europe also announced they intend to provide manual transmission in EVs. First up will be the UX 300e and will include not only the gear lever but a clutch as well.

Excerpt form the presentation:
"An EV powertrain with manual transmission

For many drivers, the control and engagement provided by a manual transmission is an important part of an enjoyable driving experience. Lexus has investigated how a battery electric vehicle might be equipped with a manual transmission – a project that has progressed to focused development using a research prototype based on the UX 300e compact SUV, equipped with a gear lever and a clutch pedal.

Takashi Watanabe, Lexus Electrified Chief Engineer, explained: “From the outside, this vehicle is as quiet as any other BEV. But the driver is able to...