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

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Advanced infotainment and connectivity. The premium infotainment system offers various advanced connectivity features, including standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM Radio, HD Radio and next-generation Blue Link LTE-powered connectivity. Next-generation BLue Link connected car system.

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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. Earlier post.) Technology.

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