All-Electric, Battery, Fuel Economy and Infinity

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. Infiniti plans to double its powertrain range over the next five years.) L/100 km (42.8 Powered by a new 2.2-liter,

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Infinity Fuel Economy MPG Concept

INFINITI to build five new models in China and electrify its portfolio

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APRIL 20, 2018

Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). We will continue to strive to make INFINITI the top premium challenger brand in the market. Earlier post.)

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Infinity China Building Asia

2012 Infiniti M Hybrid officially rated at 32 mpg highway, 27 mpg city

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Infiniti announced official EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) fuel economy figures of 32 mpg highway, 27 mpg city for its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the all-new 2012 Infiniti M35h. It goes on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide in spring 2011. Earlier post.)

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Infinity MPG 2012 Hybrid

Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

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MARCH 8, 2013

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. will introduce a new gasoline-electric hybrid version of the QX60 crossover into the US lineup this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 QX60 Hybrid.

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Infinity Hybrid 2014 Li-ion

Infiniti M35 Hybrid Features Original 1 Motor/2 Clutch Parallel Hybrid System

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MARCH 4, 2010

Infiniti unveiled its first production hybrid, the M35 Hybrid, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. liter V6 engine; a 50 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated into the 7-speed automatic transmission (7AT); and a high-output, fast charge/discharge 1.3 kWh Li-ion battery pack. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Infinity Hybrid Motor Motors

2024 Lexus TX Hopes to Become a Better Family Hauler

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 9, 2023

After showcasing the next-generation GX , the brand introduced an all-new model designed to replace the three-row RX L. The infiniti QX80 and GMC Yukon are a little too big, while something like the Acura MDX is a little too small. But all-wheel drive is likewise available.&

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Lexus Highlander Yukon MPG

Electrified utes get serious in Australia! China’s GWM launches Cannon Alpha with top towing and torque numbers

EV Central

APRIL 11, 2024

Australia finally gets a petrol-electric hybrid 4×4 dual-cab ute mid-year when the GWM Cannon Alpha launches. LDV has had the 4×2 battery electric eT60 on-sale since 2022 but it is super-expensive and low on range. READ MORE: Now that’s a price cut! 2024 GWN Cannon Alpha interior. 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha.

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Australia BYD Petrol PHEV

Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

MARCH 30, 2024

Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! All other GWM Models are 7-5-5.

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Diesel Petrol Lithium Ion Chinese

Update on Nissan’s new front-engine, front-wheel drive hybrid system

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

At the SAE 2013 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Symposium in Anaheim this week, Owen Thunes, Senior Project Engineer, Zero Emissions Research Group at Nissan, provided an updated overview of the company’s development efforts on the upcoming FF (Front-engine, Front-wheel drive) hybrid system. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Engine Hybrid Fuel Economy Li-ion

ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. The Honda Civic Natural Gas, despite its improved fuel economy this year, appears in second place, tied with the Nissan Leaf.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion

Renault-Nissan and Daimler expand scope of collaboration with two projects for fuel-efficient powertrains: engine and transmission

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

It targets low emissions as well as a significant improvement in fuel economy. The new transmission project will be led by Daimler, which is licensing the technology to Nissan for use in Nissan and Infiniti vehicles starting in 2016. This will include a common electric powertrain and battery for the successor to the models.

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Nissan Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric

Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2022

Or the one that, with all-wheel steering, delivers a completely different off-road experience from a conventional 4X4? With 1,000 horsepower and a GMC estimate of 11,500 pound-feet of torque coming through three motors to drive all four wheels, the Hummer EV is trying to make a statement even before you get behind the wheel.

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Hummer GMC All-Electric F-150

Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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APRIL 9, 2021

The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. Plentiful Power.

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Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy

Infiniti unveils Q50 sports sedan; conventional and hybrid powertrains

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JANUARY 14, 2013

2014 Infiniti Q50. Infiniti unveiled the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 luxury sports sedan at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. liter V6 or new Q50 Hybrid featuring Infiniti’s Direct Response Hybrid System with Intelligent Dual Clutch Control. Click to enlarge. The Q50’s 3.7-liter

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Infinity Hybrid Lithium Ion 2014

Update on Nissan’s 1-motor, 2-clutch hybrid system

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Nissan’s 1-motor, 2-clutch parallel hybrid system (1M2CL), first introduced in 2010 for the rear-wheel drive Infiniti M35 Hybrid ( earlier post ), has since grown into its second-generation rear-wheel drive system as well as spawned a front-wheel drive variant with CVT ( earlier post ). kWh Li-ion battery pack. Boosted battery power.

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Motor Motors Motoring Hybrid

Kia Motors Unveils Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Chicago Auto Show

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Based on the Kia Forte platform, the Ray Concept is designed to be powered by an all-aluminum 153 hp (114 kW) Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) 1.4-liter liter engine mated to a permanently-engaged fixed ratio Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), used in combination with a 78 kW electric motor and a lithium-polymer battery pack.

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Chicago Kia Plug-in Concept

EV Driven

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

INFINITI to build five new models in China and electrify its portfolio

2012 Infiniti M Hybrid officially rated at 32 mpg highway, 27 mpg city

Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

Infiniti M35 Hybrid Features Original 1 Motor/2 Clutch Parallel Hybrid System

2024 Lexus TX Hopes to Become a Better Family Hauler

Electrified utes get serious in Australia! China’s GWM launches Cannon Alpha with top towing and torque numbers

Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

Update on Nissan’s new front-engine, front-wheel drive hybrid system

ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

Renault-Nissan and Daimler expand scope of collaboration with two projects for fuel-efficient powertrains: engine and transmission

Flash Drive: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Infiniti unveils Q50 sports sedan; conventional and hybrid powertrains

Update on Nissan’s 1-motor, 2-clutch hybrid system

Kia Motors Unveils Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Chicago Auto Show

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