Episode 3, here we are! This week the PriusChat Show focuses on 4 new thread topics including what defines an econobox, comparisons between the 3rd Gen Prius and the Lexus CT200h, a pretty amazing HID retrofit on a 2nd Gen Prius, and getting some help from the community in planning a great Prius adventure.

This week; the new Leaf-Polar Bear commercial from Nissan, Nissan Leaf ultra-fast charger, AngelCar's mobile EV charging service, Lexus CT200h, automotive X-Prize winners and much more.

Hosts: Russell Frost and Danny Cooper

Panelists: Tony Schaefer, Linda Weidemann

Episode #: 33

Time: 1:29:39

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A very detailed press release from Lexus is included below, but here are the main educational points that you'll want to know about the upcoming Lexus CT 200h:

There were one open question when the Lexus CT 200h was revealed last week at the Geneva Auto Show: Will it be coming to the US market? We now have the answer: Yes. The CT 200h will use the same 1.8 liter engine that the 2010 Prius utilizes, so expect some great gas mileage and good performance out of this compact car. The new Lexus hybrid is about 7 inches shorter than the Prius, so it will compete with the Audi A3 and the like.

I'm late posting it, but Episode 6 of the What Drives Us podcast is up and ready for your download. Stream it below or subscribe via iTunes. I apologize for my horrible audio. I'll try better next time.

Lexus Announces Pricing for New 2010 HS250h, World’s First Hybrid-Only Luxury Vehicle

Bob Wilson (user bwilson4web) put together a fantastic analysis of what the January 2009 Hybrid sales report can tell us about who hybrid customers are and what drives them to purchase a hybrid automobile.