Infiniti M lithium hybrid to launch late 2010
Nissan's first lithium hybrid
Nissan’s newest full hybrid
While Nissan is focusing on the Leaf as its marquee green product, the automaker is also focusing on a number of other technologies, such as start/stop and clean diesel as part of its Green Program 2010.
Likewise, a number of new hybrid cars, based on Nissan’s new lithium-powered hybrid powertrain, are also in development, and the first new hybrid, the Infiniti M hybrid, will go on sale later this year.
The Infiniti M hybrid will utilize Nissan’s new parallel full hybrid drive that includes a lithium-ion battery pack based on the same cell architecture as the upcoming electric Leaf. Also, thanks to an electronically-controlled clutch between the engine, motor and drive wheels, the hybrid powertrain significantly reduces friction via the clutch by disconnecting the engine from the hybrid powertrain during deceleration and electric driving, enabling greater efficiencies and better recharging. On the other hand, the clutch enables the engine to instantly reconnect with the motor and wheels for quick and responsive acceleration.
Previously, Nissan has indicated that its hybrid powertrain would be focused on luxury vehicles. No updates on whether that is still Nissan’s hybrid plan.
Good design and style contains this stylist Infiniti. Most of the Infiniti are looking fabulous in exterior. Whenever I think about a hybrid model, Infiniti obviously come to my mind as a top ranked. Thanks to Nissan for its good thinking.
I think by 2012 most will have at least one hybrid.
More news that supports the trend towards hybrids becoming the norm. Most manufacturers will be on-board by what year?
I think its always great to going green…..and
Infiniti M lithium is good one coming up in a hybrid category……good design….. and they will get the benefit of launching it in late December 2010….with all major players planning to launch their best ones in 2011……i think this one will get some through…….hope to see some more coming out in same category……