Green Car Congress
JANUARY 8, 2016
At CES 2016, Nissan and Microsoft announced that all Nissan LEAF models and Infiniti models in Europe will have Connect Telematics Systems (CTS) powered by Microsoft Azure. Nissan CTS is coupled to Azure, allowing a remote connection to the vehicle. An onboard timer can also be programmed to start the charging event.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 15, 2016
Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. Infiniti said that the new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-T engine has been in development for more than 20 years. Croguennec, S.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 4, 2015
SiriusXM and Nissan announced that Nissan will launch NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM in select 2016 model year Nissan vehicles, starting with Maxima, its all-new flagship sedan. Sirius XM Connected Vehicles Services Inc., NissanConnect Services was developed in coordination with Nissan Research Center Silicon Valley.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 12, 2015
Hyundai lanched the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle—Hyundai’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle—along with the hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid comes standard with seven airbags, including a new driver’s knee airbag.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 20, 2012
Vehicle automation is set to be rolled out in stages, starting with partially automated driving from 2016; high levels of automation from 2020; and fully automated systems available from 2025. From 2016, partially automated systems may therefore be assisting drivers in “stop & go” situations on the freeway at low speeds of up to 30 km/h (18.6
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
As background, in 2010, Nissan introduced the FR-Hybrid system, a front-engine, rear-wheel drive one-motor, two clutch powertrain offered in the Infiniti M. When both clutches are engaged, the engine and electric motor connect directly to the CVT, allowing the electric motor to augment torque from the engine as required. Earlier post.)
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. Cadillac’s Midsize Contender.
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