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Nissan to begin production of Pathfinder hybrid in Russia; importance of Russian market

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The plant currently builds the Teana, Murano and X-Trail, and Qashqai will be added in 2015. Positioned between the gasoline engine and the next-gen Xtronic CVT (where the torque converter would normally be), the motor also functions as a generator, conveying energy from the CVT to the battery upon deceleration.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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BMW Group, Innovation Days Efficient Dynamics 2015: Hydrogen Fuel Cell eDrive Technology. In Comfort mode, the high-voltage battery is automatically recharged by the high-voltage generator to a charge up of around 15%. BMW is collaborating with Toyota on fuel cell systems. Earlier post.). Earlier post. l/100 km/26.7-28.3

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