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INFINITI to build five new models in China and electrify its portfolio

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Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). We will continue to strive to make INFINITI the top premium challenger brand in the market. Earlier post.)

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INFINITI says new gasoline-generated EV system (Nissan e-POWER) central to electrification strategy

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INFINITI says that the new gasoline-generated EV powertrain is central to its electrification strategy, and establishes a new propulsion blueprint for many of the brand’s future models. Indeed, they won’t have a charging port at all. —Eric Rigaux, General Manager, Product Strategy & Planning for INFINITI Motor Company.

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INFINITI will offer mix of BEV and e-POWER vehicles from 2021; 50% of global sales by 2025

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INFINITI Motor Company will introduce new vehicles with electrified powertrains from 2021, said Nissan Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit. As a result of this emphasis on low-emission technology, INFINITI expects more than half its global sales to be electric vehicles by 2025.

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Infiniti Europe Introduces High-Performance Luxury Gasoline Hybrid Concept at Geneva

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The Infiniti Essence concept hybrid. Infiniti Europe unveiled the Infiniti Essence concept car at the Geneva Motor Show. The front-engined, rear-wheel drive, two-seat, 592 bhp (441 kW) luxury coupe provides the first motor show preview of Infiniti’s gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain. Click to enlarge.

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Electrifying Growth: The Surge of Electric Vehicles Sales in Feb’ 23

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With advancements in technology, increasing availability of charging infrastructure, and growing concerns about climate change and air pollution, EVs are becoming more accessible and attractive to consumers. Though Okinawa sold 3,840 zero-emission two wheelers in Feb ’23, its sales declined compared to January 2023 (4,404 sold).

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Nissan to launch 3 new EVs and 5 new e-POWER models in Japan by FY2022; 100K LEAFs sold in Japan

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e-POWER technology features a small gasoline engine that charges a high-output battery, eliminating the need for an external charging source. Today, the zero-emission Nissan LEAF has cumulative global sales of more than 300,000 units. Nissan has sold more than 100,000 Nissan LEAFs in Japan since the model first went on sale.

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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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liter with the economy and emissions expected from a much smaller unit. For the concept, the HEV drivetrain is based on new technology developed by Nissan for front-wheel drive models—itself adapted from the hybrid system developed for the RWD Infiniti M35h—but modified to provide four-wheel drive. Earlier post. )

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