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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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It is expected to be priced at around $3,000 more than Pathfinder 3.5-liter 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. liter V6 models. Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0

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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. BMW has yet to finalize pricing for the production version of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. Top: full powertrain.

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