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Infiniti introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. Infiniti said that the new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-T engine has been in development for more than 20 years. Croguennec, S.

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Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles (BEV or e-POWER) a year by FY2022

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The target is part of the new Nissan M.O.V.E. As part of Nissan M.O.V.E. Electrify new INFINITI models from fiscal year 2021. Reach 100% connectivity for all new Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun cars sold in key markets by the end of the plan. Connectivity and mobility services. to 2022 midterm plan.

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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. Earlier post.).

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Nissan now to introduce 27 electrified models including 19 new EVs by FY2030

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As part of Nissan Ambition 2030, Nissan announced its plan to 23 electrified vehicles, including 15 EVs, by 2030. As a result, the electrification sales mix across the Nissan and INFINITI brands by 2030 is projected to increase to more than 55% globally, up from the previous forecast of 50%.

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Dongfeng Motor to introduce more than 20 electric models under new 2022 midterm plan; battery-electric and e-POWER

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As part of the new midterm plan, titled DFL TRIPLE ONE, more than 20 electric models (zero-emission and series-hybrid e-POWER, earlier post ) will be introduced across all brands with six models in 2018 and 2019 across the Nissan, Venucia and Dongfeng brands. Venucia will lead in connected technologies, which will expand to other brands.

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Consumer Reports finds Cadillac’s Super Cruise outperforms other active driving assistance systems; Tesla Autopilot a distant second

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In 2018, Consumer Reports (CR) began ranking active driving assistance systems, with the initial effort focused on systems from Cadillac, Nissan/Infiniti, Tesla, and Volvo. —Kelly Funkhouser, CR’s head of connected and automated vehicle testing.

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Best electric scooters in India 2023

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Designed to give customers a smart, connected and personalized commuting experience. As of 2018, Ampere Vehicles is part of Greaves Cotton, one of the nation’s largest engineering firms. The Bounce Infinity E1 is powered by a 1500-Watt BLDC motor. The Bounce Infinity E1 is powered by a 1500-Watt BLDC motor.

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