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INFINITI says new gasoline-generated EV system (Nissan e-POWER) central to electrification strategy

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These include fully-electric systems, as well as a gasoline-generated EV system (known as e-POWER at Nissan, earlier post ) in which a gasoline engine generates electrical power stored in a battery (series hybrid), which can then be delivered to all four wheels through a pair of high-output electric motors. This three-cylinder 1.5-liter

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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities

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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS The engine ran on the Miller cycle to improve efficiency at the near-constant-rpm operation a range extender is likely to experience, as well as a front-mounted exhaust system for packaging efficiency, according to the report. But in 2021 it aborted that plan. liter turbo-3 with special encapsulating noise insulation.

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Daimler putting ~€1B into Stuttgart-Untertürkheim to make it the center of competence for efficient engines, hybrid powertrains and fuel cell system production

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billion) in the Mercedes-Benz plant in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim and is transforming it into a center of competence for highly efficient engines, hybrid powertrains and the production of fuel cell systems. Daimler already offers a wide range of battery-electric vehicles and hybrids around the world. Earlier post.)

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Report: China’s Chery Considers U.S. Market Yet Again

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All brands have electric, plug-in hybrid, and internal combustion powertrains, and have expanded into markets outside of China. They were sized all wrong, often underpowered, and featured things like fake exhaust tips. However, its emblem still looks like something lifted directly off an Infiniti model.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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It wouldn’t be a surprise if the next generation RDX is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to get that fuel economy into the mid-30 miles per gallon range. LED tail lights and twin, round chrome exhaust tips on the outer edges of the fascia completed the rear design. Road Test: 2019 Infiniti QX50. Interior: Quiet Comfort.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs. Flash Drive: 2022 Lexus NX Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2019 Infiniti QX50. A striking silhouette. Plentiful Propulsion. The big engine packs a punch. Interior Wonder.

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