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

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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. The powertrain incorporates a new aluminum-based downsized twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter L/100 km (42.8

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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities

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Propulsion was reportedly provided by a 268-hp rear-mounted electric motor, drawing power from a lithium-ion battery pack roughly half the size of a production EQS pack. As in other range-extended EVs, the battery could be replenished either by the internal-combustion engine/generator or via conventional AC or DC charging, per the report.

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Nissan shows Hi-Cross Concept 7-passenger 4WD hybrid in Geneva; another implementation of “one-motor, two-clutch” system

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The hybrid drivetrain couples an electric motor powered by a Nissan-developed compact lithium-ion battery with a 2.0-liter The hybrid drivetrain makes extensive use of battery technology developed for the Nissan LEAF. liter gasoline direct injection engine to provide the performance potential of a 2.5-liter Earlier post. )

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

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As background, in 2010, Nissan introduced the FR-Hybrid system, a front-engine, rear-wheel drive one-motor, two clutch powertrain offered in the Infiniti M. There is an efficiency gain due to downsizing at low load and middle speed driving while still retaining abundant torque in the high load driving. Earlier post.)

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Infiniti unveils electric Prototype 10 at Pebble Beach

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Infiniti unveiled its electric Prototype 10 at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The concept represents a physical manifestation of Infiniti’s plans for electrified performance. From 2021, every new Infiniti model will be electrified, featuring hybrid or battery electric technology to enhance performance.

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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

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The Kona Electric powertrain employs a high-efficiency 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery. The battery system is liquid-cooled and operates at 356 volts. Battery pack energy density is 141.3 Battery pack energy density is 141.3

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Nissan unveils next-generation XTRONIC CVT, new 1-motor, 2-clutch FWD hybrid system, new fuel cell stack

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liter engine vehicles as well as a new front-wheel-drive parallel hybrid system using the one-motor, two-clutch design earlier applied in the rear-wheel drive Infiniti M35 ( earlier post ). At a technical briefing in Yokohama, Nissan Motor Co., unveiled its new generation XTRONIC CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) for 2.0

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