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Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

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The new hybrid—which uses Nissan’s new FF hybrid system ( earlier post )—will be available in three fully equipped trim levels when it joins the lineup in late summer 2013. l/100 km) combined, an increase of 24% over the standard Pathfinder. For the Hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter liter V6 models.

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Nissan to begin production of Pathfinder hybrid in Russia; importance of Russian market

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Nissan’s all-new fourth-generation Pathfinder—which will be built in Russia—will be available with a standard 3.5L For the hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter The new C-segment sedan will be available with a 1.6L The Pathfinder made its debut alongside the new Russian-built Sentra sedan.

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Three fire trucks with Volvo Penta electric drivelines heading to Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai to begin customer testing

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A two-speed gearbox ensures that the full torque is available even when starting off on hills, and that there is enough traction for steep gradients. With this tandem, the RT becomes a fully integrated power plant that is able to automatically recharge its batteries when more energy is consumed than they store.

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Jaguar provides some details on its concept hybrid C-X16 to be introduced at Frankfurt

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Because of the lag-free nature of an electric motor, this power is instantaneously available. The battery is constantly and automatically recharged, the entire system overseen by a Hybrid Vehicle Supervisory Controller. In terms of overall length, the C-X16 is the smallest Jaguar created since 1954 and the XK120.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid prototype fuses BMW eDrive with a model-specific form of power transmission based on the front-drive concept of the standard BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. In Comfort mode, the high-voltage battery is automatically recharged by the high-voltage generator to a charge up of around 15%.

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