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INFINITI/Renault Sport Project Black S hints at performance hybrid powertrain, inspired by Formula 1 ERS

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At the Geneva Motor Show, INFINITI is unveiling the Project Black S concept, exploring the potential for a new INFINITI performance grade, featuring on-road technology inspired by Formula One. The ERS could contribute to a 25% increase in power for INFINITI’s new 3.0-liter The ERS could contribute to greater performance.

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INFINITI to reveal Project Black S Prototype in Paris

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As part of its plan to electrify its portfolio from 2021 onward, INFINITI will reveal a new Project Black S prototype in Paris, showcasing how Formula One dual-hybrid electric powertrain technology can be deployed in a road car. A single MGU-K (‘K’ stands for ‘kinetic’) unit harvests kinetic energy from braking.

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Nissan Outlines Fuel-Saving Technologies Launching in FY2010; New Engines, Transmission, Stop-Start System and Hybrid System

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As a result, a reduction in noble metals and stable exhaust emission control have become possible, enabling the use of a clean diesel engine compatible with the post-new long-term regulations in automatic transmission-equipped cars. The hybrid system is scheduled to launch on the Infiniti M in late 2010. Nissan’s new 1.5-liter

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Infiniti unveils I4 Variable Compression Turbo engine; targeting 27% improvement in fuel efficiency over V6 engines of similar output

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At the Paris Motor Show, Infiniti unveiled the new VC-Turbo (Variable Compression Turbo)—the first production-ready variable compression ratio engine. Infiniti engineers are targeting 27% greater fuel efficiency over similarly-powered V6 gasoline engines, depending upon vehicle application. Infiniti benchmarked the 2.0-liter

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Infiniti Introducing New Renault-Nissan Alliance 3.0L V6 Diesel in Europe

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Infiniti will introduce a newly-developed 3.0-liter The engine, the first in the brand’s 20-year history, will initially be available in both the EX and FX crossovers and later in the Infiniti M luxury performance sedan. Designated V9X, Infiniti’s new V6 diesel develops 175 kW (238 hp) and 550 N·m (406 lb-ft) of torque.

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INFINITI unveils new QX50 with variable compression ratio engine; 35% improvement in fuel economy over prior FWD V6

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, INFINITI revealed the all-new QX50—a premium mid-size SUV featuring the first production application of the VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, transforming on demand. —Christian Meunier, INFINITI Global Division Vice President. Compared to INFINITI’s 3.5-liter Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. Pulling its weight in a tough crowd.