The car exhibition in Frankfurt problem environmentally friendly cars was the center of attention. It is not just manufacturers of machines, but also the premium brands. Vladimir Solovyov speaks with Andy Pfajffenbergerom, Vice President of Lexus Europe
Andy Pfeiffenberger, Vice President of Lexus Europe-It is no secret that Lexus often offers luxury copies of separate Toyota products ... -Well, we work together in a lot of work together, but we can't say about the unique technologies used by Lexus, unique market offers, unique design solutions. Hybrid Lexus has gained authority. In contrast to Eastern Europe in the West, where there is a silent campaign to reduce CO emissions to the atmosphere, 87% of sales are hybrids. The hybrid vehicles are showing interest in Russia, where we offer hybrids even in segment C, such as Lexus ST200h. Andy Pfeiffenberger, Vice President of Lexus Europe-What's the ratio of the company to the electric cars that have recently emerged? " Lexus is focusing on the development of hybide cars, at least for the next 14 years. Electric vehicles were already in place in the early 1900s, and there was no novelty at all. Everything goes to the infrastructure, without which the electric vehicles just can't exist. We are directing our energies towards the improvement of hybrid systems, as more flexible and efficient. We will use them as a platform for new developments. The battery is constantly improving, and the electrical infrastructure is being developed. The day will come when the electric car becomes more popular and the consumer will refuse the compromise we offer him. As long as it is impossible to travel long distances, the need for long-term charges makes the electric car not very attractive. On the agenda we have a hybrid hybrid that can only move on the electric drive. This is the car we're going to show next year. The car will be made on the Toyota Prius basemas. He will be able to ride the electricity and at the same time will not limit you when the battery runs out. The next step for us is to be cars on fuel cells. In the next 4-5 years, we will release a limited commercial party of such machines. Technology already exists, but as long as they are complicated and expensive. Andy Pfeiffenberger, Vice President of Lexus Europe-Specific question: When the Lexus GS450h, the world premiere of which was held in Frankfurt, will appear in Russia? " First of all, Russia will get a four-wheel-drive sedan Lexus GS 350AWD, which we also present at this exhibition. This will happen in the first quarter of 2012 in the second quarter. Pfeiffenberger, Vice President, Lexus Pfeiffenberger, Vice President of Lexus Europe Pfeiffenberger, Vice President of Lexus Europe