# Lexus’ full hybrid technology will allow the converted LS 600h L to operate in zero-emission mode for most of the newlyweds’ tour of the Principality on July 2nd

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- Published: 2011-06-29T19:31:58-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

A unique [Lexus](https://www.lexus.com/) full hybrid LS 600h L Landaulet* featuring
a one-piece, transparent polycarbonate roof will serve as the official Royal Wedding
car on the occasion of the marriage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco
to Ms. Charlene Wittstock on Saturday 2^(nd) July 2011.[⌊Center console lexus 600h l⌉](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2013-11-12-15-18-37.jpg?quality=52&ssl=1)

Equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive, Prince Albert’s LS 600h L offers all the performance
and comfort expected from a Lexus flagship, and generates significantly lower CO_(
2), NO_(x) and particulate emissions than any comparable car.

‘Lexus is very proud to present this exceptional full hybrid vehicle to H.S.H. the
Sovereign Prince of Monaco’, said Andy Pfeiffenberger, Vice President of Lexus Europe.‘
Our commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility at Lexus matches well with
His Serene Highness’ keen interest in promoting sustainable development and environmental
protection.’

The state-of-the-art conversion was undertaken by renowned Belgian coachbuilders
Carat Duchatelet in close collaboration with Lexus engineers based in Brussels. 
It took over 2000 hours to complete. The fundamental objective of the project was
to ensure that the finishedcar maintained the levels of quality and technological
sophistication inherent in every Lexus, whilst preserving all the performance, safety
and dynamic attributes of the original LS 600h L.[⌊Lexus 600h l limited hybrid electric car⌉](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2013-11-11-12-26-22.jpg?quality=52&ssl=1)

‘We have 40 years experience in making armoured and extended vehicles for Heads 
of State, Royal Families and VVIPs around the world’, explained Benoit Ceulemans,
Executive Director Corporate Development, Carat Duchatelet. ‘However, this will 
be a milestone project for us. It is the first time we are publicly associated to
such a prestigious project and memorable event.’

Parts fabricated from composites require very high temperatures for curing. These
components were literally ‘cooked’ onto the bare chassis in a specially prepared
oven. As a result, much of the vehicle first had to be completely dismantled, involving
the stripping out of some 20,000 mechanical parts, [electronic](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/02/world-energy-council-announces-new-partnership-with-arup/)
components and interior features and upholstery. Re-assembly occurred under the 
close supervision of the Lexus engineering team, to ensure consistency with the 
original vehicle specifications and performance.

The final conversion stage of this unique LS 600h L, re-assembly and finishing, 
involved a team of 10 people in conjunction with Lexus engineers, working full time
for over two weeks to ensure that every aspect of the vehicle meets the highest 
levels of quality and sophistication.

On the day of the [wedding](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/04/eco-friendly-wedding-ideas-reduce-your-wedding-waste/),
the Landaulet LS 600h L will be used by the royal couple to tour the Principality
after the ceremony. The tour will bring them from the Palace on the Rocher down 
to the harbour, and then along Boulevard Albert I up to the Sainte-Devote Church
where, as is the tradition, the princess will leave her bridal bouquet to the waiting
Monegasques. For most of this tour, the vehicle will operate in full zero-emission
mode, driving under electric-motor power alone, hereby reaffirming [Lexus Hybrid Drive’s](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/12/lexus-tx550h-direct4-2026-test-drive-results/)
environmental credentials.

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