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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 Powered by a new 2.2-liter,

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Infinity Fuel Economy MPG Concept 281

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Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. will introduce a new gasoline-electric hybrid version of the QX60 crossover into the US lineup this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 QX60 Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Infinity Hybrid 2014 Li-ion 218

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gasoline engine as well as the hybrid drive system. liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. One clutch is installed between the gasoline engine and the electric motor, the other within the CVT. The Pathfinder made its debut alongside the new Russian-built Sentra sedan.

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Russia Nissan Market Hybrid 300

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liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine which powers the Range Rover Evoque and a hybridized 8-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid system uses a 69 kW motor/generator from EVO Electric and a Li-ion battery pack from Axeon. kWh, 307 V Li-ion system weighs in at 159 kg. for INFINITI brand.

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PHEV Land Rover Li-ion Infinity 250

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Highly efficient conventional gasoline vehicles also continue to have a presence on the “Greenest” list, claiming three of the top twelve spots. This year saw the arrival of a number of new hybrid options for drivers from Hyundai, Kia, and Infiniti, but none broke into the top twelve. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings. Make and Model.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

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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. One clutch is between the gasoline engine and the input to the transmission, the other between the motor and the CVT. Earlier post.)

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Engine Hybrid Fuel Economy Li-ion 220

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Infiniti is using the biennial Paris Motor Show to showcase the M35h hybrid performance sedan, due to begin sales in Europe next spring. kWh Li-ion battery pack. kWh Li-ion battery pack. The architecture of Nissan/Infiniti’s new parallel one motor/two clutch system. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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