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Infiniti introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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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. Hiyoshi, R.,

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Nissan launches EV battery manufacturing in Smyrna plant

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billion, issued as part of the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, program authorized by Congress as part of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The layers are connected by tabs that are welded, and then the stacked sheets are sealed in an aluminum foil material, thus creating the cell.

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Renault Sport F1 introduces revamped 2015 hybrid power unit

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The MGU-K is connected to the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine. The MGU-H is connected to the turbocharger. Max 120 kW. Energy recovered by MGU-K. Max 2MJ/lap. Energy released by MGU-K. Max 4MJ/lap. Energy recovered by MGU-H. Unlimited (> 2MJ/lap). Engines Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Motorsport'

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The green cars of the Tokyo Motor Show. The Green Piece

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When the Honda CR-Z (Compact, Renaissance, Zero) Concept (see article ) made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 it was described as the “world’s first hybrid sports car”. Tags: Honda Hybrid cars Lexus The Green Piece Toyota Daihatsu Infiniti Nissan tokyo motor show. Faye Sunderland.

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