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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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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. kWh Li-ion battery pack. kWh Li-ion battery pack. 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

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Nissan to begin production of Pathfinder hybrid in Russia; importance of Russian market

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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 Li-ion battery is fitted under the 3rd row seat, preserving Pathfinder’s 2nd row sliding functionality and easy access to the 3rd row.

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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. Earlier post.) The FF-Hybrid is the front-wheel drive successor to FR-Hybrid. The system is more compact and lighter than before. liter, 4-cylinder supercharged engine replaces the 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. 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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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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Update on Nissan’s 1-motor, 2-clutch hybrid system

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Nissan’s 1-motor, 2-clutch parallel hybrid system (1M2CL), first introduced in 2010 for the rear-wheel drive Infiniti M35 Hybrid ( earlier post ), has since grown into its second-generation rear-wheel drive system as well as spawned a front-wheel drive variant with CVT ( earlier post ). kWh Li-ion battery pack. Source: Nissan.

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