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INFINITI/Renault Sport Project Black S hints at performance hybrid powertrain, inspired by Formula 1 ERS

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At the Geneva Motor Show, INFINITI is unveiling the Project Black S concept, exploring the potential for a new INFINITI performance grade, featuring on-road technology inspired by Formula One. The ERS could contribute to a 25% increase in power for INFINITI’s new 3.0-liter The ERS could contribute to greater performance.

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Electric Infiniti, Mercedes CLA Drive, Lithium Batteries: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: Infiniti''s electric car is once again given the green light, we drive the Mercedes-Benz CLA, and a new form of lithium anode has been developed--for potentially better batteries. The city of London has decided to charge diesel drivers and drivers of older gasoline vehicles more to.'

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Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

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Nissan and Daimler broke ground on the US$1-billion Aguascalientes, Mexico, plant in 2015, which will produce next-generation premium compact vehicles for Infiniti as of 2017 and for Mercedes-Benz starting in 2018. Construction will be completed in 2017, followed by preparation for pilot production of Infiniti vehicles.

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Oversold Lithium could be about to rally

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According to London-based Benchmark Minerals Intelligence senior analyst Andrew Miller, the disconnect between lithium prices and the demand side of the equation has never been bigger. Source: Infinity Lithium company presentation. Reality Check. Key lithium trends to watch in 2019 and beyond.

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Infiniti EMERGE-E extended range electric sports car concept designed as part of UK TSB low-carbon vehicle initiative; REEVolution consortium

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The vehicle marks a number of firsts for Infiniti: first range-extender electric driveline; first mid-ship sports cart; first car the company has developed in Europe—and the first car it has built as part of a UK-government sponsored technology initiative. EMERG-E on stage in Geneva. Click to enlarge. Silence is the new vroom.

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Elektromotive at Goodwood

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Already a familiar site on the streets of London and various locations around the UK, the Elektrobay will power all 13 of the Festival’s concept, prototype and production-ready electric-powered exhibits. Trial projects of 340 electric vehicles will be executed in the West Midlands, Glasgow, the North East, Oxford and London.