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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. Infiniti plans to double its powertrain range over the next five years.) L/100 km (42.8

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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 ). Together with our partner Dongfeng Motor Company Ltd., INFINITI reconfirmed the company’s commitment to electrification.

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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.

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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 Hi-Cross Concept hybrid. Nissan unveiled the Hi-Cross Concept hybrid at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, heralding a possible new design direction for the company as well as a possible expansion of the current Juke-Qashqai-Murano portfolio. liter gasoline direct injection engine to provide the performance potential of a 2.5-liter

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Nissan to use mirror bore process on new 2.5L engine for Altima; highest volume application of technique

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The development concept defined for this new 4-cylinder engine was to achieve acceleration, fuel economy and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) performance at the highest possible levels by incorporating the latest technologies, including a world’s first application. The new 2.5L Yoshida, N. 2019), “Development of New I4 2.5L

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Renault-Nissan and Daimler Announce Strategic Cooperation; Equity Exchanges, Common Small Vehicle Platform, Powertrains and Light Commercial Vehicles

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In addition to the immediate projects, partners will explore other potential areas of collaboration, including opportunities to co-develop technologies relating to electric vehicles and batteries. One main characteristic of the new architecture will be the rear wheel drive concept used by current smart vehicles. Powertrains.

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