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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.

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Infiniti models to be manufactured in Xiangyang, China beginning 2014

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Dongfeng Motor Co., DFL) and the City of Xiangyang today announced that the Xiangyang plant in Hubei Province, China, has been selected as the local production site for Infiniti. The plant, operated by Dongfeng Motor Co., Nissan’s joint venture company in China, will manufacture two Infiniti models starting in 2014.

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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. Once battery data comes through the battery controller, it is then transmitted to the vehicle controller, which directs the Nissan LEAF’s motor power.

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Renault Sport F1 introduces revamped 2015 hybrid power unit

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The V6 engine and its electrical motors are capable of producing 850 horsepower (634 kW) using just 100 kg of fuel per race, with fuel flow rate limited to 100 kg/hr max. Under acceleration, the MGU-K is powered from the Energy Store and/or from the MGU-H and acts as a motor to propel the car. Renault Energy F1-2015 Power Unit.

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

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The list of participants at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, which kicks off to the Press tomorrow (October 21), is perhaps indicative of Japan’s waning fortunes. 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”.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Consumer Reports rates the Buick Enclave higher than vehicles from Toyota, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz in the Luxury- Full Size SUV category. The interior for the new LaCrosse is called “ gorgeous ” by Car and Driver and “ if the exterior entices, the interior could seal the deal ” in Motor Trend.

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