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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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l/100 km) combined, an increase of 24% over the standard Pathfinder. For the Hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter One clutch is installed between the gasoline engine and the electric motor, the other within the CVT. Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4

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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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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. The RT has a low-floor chassis with a tubular frame between the two axles, in which a traction battery weighing around 550 kg is installed.

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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 One clutch is installed between the gasoline engine and the electric motor, the other within the CVT. Earlier post.) Hybrids Russia'

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