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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities

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This engine reportedly acted purely as a generator, supplying power to an electric motor rather than directly driving the wheels. This engine reportedly acted purely as a generator, supplying power to an electric motor rather than directly driving the wheels. One of the prototypes was reportedly an EQS with a front-mounted 1.0-liter

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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. Like the FR-Hybrid, FF-Hybrid also uses Nissan’s one-motor, two-clutch configuration, which Nissan calls Intelligent Dual Clutch control. Earlier post.) —Owen Thunes.

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

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The Kona Electric powertrain employs a high-efficiency 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery. The motor develops 291 lb-ft (395 N·m) of torque distributed to the front wheels through a 7.981 axle ratio. Kona Electric Motor Drive System.

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Infiniti unveils electric Prototype 10 at Pebble Beach

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Infiniti unveiled its electric Prototype 10 at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The concept represents a physical manifestation of Infiniti’s plans for electrified performance. From 2021, every new Infiniti model will be electrified, featuring hybrid or battery electric technology to enhance performance.

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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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