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Infiniti M35 Hybrid Features Original 1 Motor/2 Clutch Parallel Hybrid System

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Infiniti unveiled its first production hybrid, the M35 Hybrid, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The architecture of Nissan/Infiniti’s new parallel one motor/two clutch system. The first clutch is installed between the naturally-aspirated 3.5-liter An end result of this is exceptional battery reliability, Infiniti says.

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Infiniti unveils production-intent electric LE Concept with wireless charging; production version expected within two years

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Infiniti unveiled the LE Concept battery-electric vehicle at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. A production version is expected to reach Infiniti showrooms in near-similar form within the next two years as Infiniti’s first all-electric luxury sedan. —Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore. LE Concept.

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Nissan begins construction of new plant for 4-cylinder engines for Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz

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The new plant will produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines for Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz models. Production of the new engines will begin in 2014 with installed capacity of 250,000 units per year. Today, it manufactures 4-, 6- and 8-cylinder engines for the complete lineup of US-produced Nissan and Infiniti vehicles.

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Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

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Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to be priced about US$3,000 above the non-hybrid models. The motor and two clutches are installed co-axially in the space of the torque converter. QX60 Hybrid.

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Nissan Confirms Production of Infiniti M35 Hybrid; On Sale in Spring 2011

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Nissan has confirmed production of the Infiniti M35 Hybrid, due to go on sale beginning in Spring 2011, depending upon market. The Infiniti M35 Hybrid picks up styling cues from the Essence concept that made its debut at the Geneva Auto Show earlier this year. The first clutch is installed between the naturally-aspirated 3.5-liter

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Infiniti to Feature M35h Hybrid at Paris Show

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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. Infiniti is calling the M35h “the driver’s hybrid” for its high power output, Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid technology and strong rear-wheel drive. Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid system.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler expand cooperation with new $1.4B plant in Mexico; next-gen compacts for Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti

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Start of production is planned for 2017 with Infiniti models. Close collaboration between Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz at every stage of development, from advanced research and design to production, will ensure that vehicles within the scope of the project will clearly differ from each other in terms of product design and specifications.

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