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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. The battery pack is recharged constantly by INFINITI’s new ‘MR15DDT’ engine. This three-cylinder 1.5-liter

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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. Ushijima, K.,

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

Baua Electric

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS The engine ran on the Miller cycle to improve efficiency at the near-constant-rpm operation a range extender is likely to experience, as well as a front-mounted exhaust system for packaging efficiency, according to the report. But in 2021 it aborted that plan.

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Mercedes-Benz begins construction of new €500M engine plant in Jawor, Poland

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The Mercedes-Benz Cars powertrain production compound comprises several German and international sites, managed from the lead plant in Untertürkheim. The Mercedes-Benz plant in Hamburg develops and produces axles and axle components, steering columns, components for exhaust systems and lightweight structural parts.

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Report: China’s Chery Considers U.S. Market Yet Again

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Chery's global brands include Chery, Exeed, Omoda, and Jetour, the latter two destined for international markets. All brands have electric, plug-in hybrid, and internal combustion powertrains, and have expanded into markets outside of China. They were sized all wrong, often underpowered, and featured things like fake exhaust tips.

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Daimler plans new €500M engine plant in Poland

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The Mercedes-Benz Cars powertrain production comprises several German and international sites, managed from the lead plant in Untertürkheim. The Mercedes-Benz plant in Hamburg develops and produces axles and axle components, steering columns, components for exhaust systems and lightweight structural parts.

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Renault Sport F1 introduces revamped 2015 hybrid power unit

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2015 is the second year of competitive use for the power units that feature a V6 turbocharged internal combustion engine coupled to energy recovery systems. The principal changes involve the internal combustion engine, turbocharger and battery. The MGU-K is connected to the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine.

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