Infiniti M35 Hybrid
Take a look at Infinit's first ever hybrid! Based on the striking Essence concept car, the new vehicle is hoping to combine the efficiency of a hybrid with the driving pleasure of a conventional car.
The Japanese company has developed a single electric motor/ twin clutch hybrid system for the new rear-wheel drive car. What sets this apart from other set-ups is that the first clutch is located between the 3.5-litre V6 and the electric motor, allowing for all components to act on a singleprop-shaft. According to Inifniti engineers this gives a consistent driving feel and 'direct responses'.
A new 'laminated' Lithium-ion battery pack which is half the size of a conventional battery set-up but twice as powerful will drive the electric motor. The batteries can be recharged by a regenerative braking system or by the electric motor, which can also act as a generator.
Three power modes are available to drive the car, including an electric only mode for low speed city driving and a 'power assist' option which boosts the V6 for maximum acceleration.
Conventionally powered M-models will be released in 2010, while the hybrid model will go on sale in 2011.
Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/243088/infiniti_m35_hybrid.html#ixzz0TSQQNaOo
The Japanese company has developed a single electric motor/ twin clutch hybrid system for the new rear-wheel drive car. What sets this apart from other set-ups is that the first clutch is located between the 3.5-litre V6 and the electric motor, allowing for all components to act on a singleprop-shaft. According to Inifniti engineers this gives a consistent driving feel and 'direct responses'.
A new 'laminated' Lithium-ion battery pack which is half the size of a conventional battery set-up but twice as powerful will drive the electric motor. The batteries can be recharged by a regenerative braking system or by the electric motor, which can also act as a generator.
Three power modes are available to drive the car, including an electric only mode for low speed city driving and a 'power assist' option which boosts the V6 for maximum acceleration.
Conventionally powered M-models will be released in 2010, while the hybrid model will go on sale in 2011.
Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/243088/infiniti_m35_hybrid.html#ixzz0TSQQNaOo
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