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QOTD: Will New Product Boost Infiniti?

The Truth About Cars

Scanning the news today, I came across a story about Infiniti's plans to unveil four new models, and while this could've been a standard news post, I decided it also worked as a QOTD. The two EVs appear to be a Q70 electric sedan that drew comparisons to the Tesla Model S and a midsize crossover. Or is it not enough?

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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 42% in December, Down 7.5% for CY 2009; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.8% for CY 2009

Green Car Congress

December 2009 had 28 selling days vs. 26 days in December 2008; all comparisons here are by volume, not by adjusted day sales rate. EcoBoost is standard on the Taurus SHO and available on the Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT. Overall, light duty vehicle sales rose 15.1% The conquest rate for the Taurus SHO is 60%.

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Ford Beefs Up the Six-Speed Transmission for the 3.5L EcoBoost Engine

Green Car Congress

Adapting the 6F architecture to the EcoBoost engine demanded a close look at every component, piece of hardware, and calibration measure to ensure that this transmission could answer the needs of a higher output engine; help, not hinder, fuel economy; and meet Ford’s strict durability standards.

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Best electric scooters in India 2023

Electric Vehicles India

Electric ABS is standard equipment on the brand-new Okinawa Ridge Plus. The Okinawa Ridge Plus Scooty is available in standard colors and two colors. The Ridge Plus comes with the company’s standard 2-year warranty. The Bounce Infinity E1 is powered by a 1500-Watt BLDC motor. 99,999 121 kilometers 2.98

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Korean Model 3 clone, or something else altogether?

Charged EVs

Automotive history fans may see a bit of Infiniti J30 or Mercedes-Benz CLS in its lines, though Hyundai claims the obscure Stout Scarab as a design influence. EPA-rated ranges up to 361 miles The Ioniq 6 price leader is the SE with a smaller 53 kWh Standard Range pack and rear-wheel drive only. But we digress. Here’s How They Compare.”

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