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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities

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This engine reportedly acted purely as a generator, supplying power to an electric motor rather than directly driving the wheels. As in other range-extended EVs, the battery could be replenished either by the internal-combustion engine/generator or via conventional AC or DC charging, per the report. But in 2021 it aborted that plan.

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Infiniti unveils electric Prototype 10 at Pebble Beach

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Infiniti unveiled its electric Prototype 10 at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The concept represents a physical manifestation of Infiniti’s plans for electrified performance. From 2021, every new Infiniti model will be electrified, featuring hybrid or battery electric technology to enhance performance.

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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

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Hyundai introduced the US-market version of its Kona Electric crossover at the New York Auto Show. cubic feet of rear cargo volume, exactly the same volume as the Kona with an internal combustion engine. Kona Electric rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai’s first compact electric crossover for the US market.

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Nissan unveils next-generation XTRONIC CVT, new 1-motor, 2-clutch FWD hybrid system, new fuel cell stack

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liter engine vehicles as well as a new front-wheel-drive parallel hybrid system using the one-motor, two-clutch design earlier applied in the rear-wheel drive Infiniti M35 ( earlier post ). kW per liter—the world’s best among auto manufacturers, Nissan said. liter supercharged engine. XTRONIC CVT.

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