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INFINITI unveils new QX50 with variable compression ratio engine; 35% improvement in fuel economy over prior FWD V6

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, INFINITI revealed the all-new QX50—a premium mid-size SUV featuring the first production application of the VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, transforming on demand. An innovative combustion engine design, the 2.0-liter An innovative combustion engine design, the 2.0-liter

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Infiniti introducing production-ready variable compression ratio engine at Paris Motor Show

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Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. Infiniti said that the new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-T engine has been in development for more than 20 years.

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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 hybrid QX60, which will offer front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions, will be the first application of Nissan’s new FF-Hybrid (front-engine, front-wheel drive) one-motor, two-clutch hybrid system. The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0

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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. liter V6 engine; a 50 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated into the 7-speed automatic transmission (7AT); and a high-output, fast charge/discharge 1.3 liter V6-based engine. Elements of the new hybrid drive.

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Update on Nissan’s new front-engine, front-wheel drive hybrid system

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At the SAE 2013 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Symposium in Anaheim this week, Owen Thunes, Senior Project Engineer, Zero Emissions Research Group at Nissan, provided an updated overview of the company’s development efforts on the upcoming FF (Front-engine, Front-wheel drive) hybrid system. Earlier post.) —Owen Thunes.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

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Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (and wireless smartphone charging), Bluetooth connection, AM/FM and digital radio and embedded satellite-navigation are all included in the technology package. Audio is played through an Infinity 12-speaker stereo. The 500 also comes with a new connected car smartphone app.

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Nissan Outlines Fuel-Saving Technologies Launching in FY2010; New Engines, Transmission, Stop-Start System and Hybrid System

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The new 3-Cylinder HR12DE engine. outlined the range of fuel-saving technologies—including 3- and 4-cylinder engines, CVT transmission with stop-start system and new hybrid system ( earlier post ) to be introduced on new models to be launched in fiscal year 2010. Click to enlarge. In Yokohama, Nissan Motor Co.,

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