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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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liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. Positioned between the gasoline engine and the next-gen Xtronic CVT (where the torque converter would normally be), the motor also functions as a generator, conveying energy from the CVT to the battery upon deceleration.

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

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gasoline engine as well as the hybrid drive system. liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. One clutch is installed between the gasoline engine and the electric motor, the other within the CVT. gasoline engine, which can be equipped with two transmissions: 5-speed manual or X-tronic.

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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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In the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid system, the front wheels are driven by a three-cylinder gasoline engine and the rear wheels by an electric motor. 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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