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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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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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Infiniti presents M35 Hybrid at LA Show

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Infiniti presented its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the 2012 Infiniti M35h ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Infiniti Hybrid offers more than 350 hp (361 kW) and estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg highway (7.8 kWh Li-ion battery pack. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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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. QX60 Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Net system horsepower is estimated at 250 hp (186 kW).

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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. An end result of this is exceptional battery reliability, Infiniti says.

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Jaguar to display XJ_e PHEV at Goodwood

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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. liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine which powers the Range Rover Evoque and a hybridized 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Life cycle analysis of three battery chemistries for PHEVs and BEVs; environmental impacts higher than expected

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They compiled a transparent life cycle inventory (LCI) in a component-wise manner for nickel metal hydride (NiMH), nickel cobalt manganese lithium-ion (NCM), and iron phosphate lithium-ion (LFP) batteries. Moreover, the NCM and LFP batteries contain at least an order of magnitude less nickel and virtually no rare earth metals.

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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. 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. The plant currently builds the Teana, Murano and X-Trail, and Qashqai will be added in 2015.

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