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The first all-electric Infiniti, which is supposed to hit the market in 2014, will likely be built at the same Tennessee factory as the Nissan Leaf EV, Plugin Cars reported.

Two Nissan spokesmen told the Chicago Tribune that the company's factory in Smyrna, TN, was the most likely place where the Infiniti LE battery-electric would be built. Nissan is expected to start U.S. production of the Leaf at that factory by the end of the year, and the Infiniti will use the same (or, at least, very similar) battery pack that the Leaf does.

Infiniti, which showed off a concept version of the EV at the New York Auto Show last week, said the car will have about 22 percent more horsepower and 14 percent more torque than the Leaf, but will also be larger - about the same size as the Infiniti G sedan.

Like the Leaf, the car will have a range of around 100 miles, according to the automaker - though the EPA pegs the Leaf's range closer to 74 miles. No price has been set, though Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn said that the company will likely be able to lower the price of the Leaf once it's produced in the U.S. What that means for the upscale LE - which stands for "luxury electric," telling you which is more important - is not yet known.

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nissan altima

Nissan last week announced connectivity improvements for some of its models, including the upgraded Altima that is set to debut this summer as well as the Leaf battery-electric vehicle.

The Japanese automaker, which made the announcements at the New York Auto Show, said its NissanConnect system will launch in the new Altima this July. The system will include Google search and Google navigation capabilities as well as access to Pandora Internet radio.

Additionally, the Nissan Leaf will have improvements to its Carwings communications system, including algorithms that will improve accuracy in predicting the battery's driving range. Next year, Nissan will start installing the Intel-developed duel-display entertainment-communications system in its Infiniti vehicles.

The Altima "is our best-selling car in the United States," Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn said. "It's absolutely essential that this car plays an important role as, if not the most sold car in this segment, at least the second-most sold car in this segment."

Ghosn added that Nissan expects to be able to lower the price of the Leaf in the U.S. once the car and batteries start being assembled in Tennessee later this year.

Nissan unveiled the 2013 Altima in New York last week. The car, which Nissan says will get an estimated 38 miles per gallon, will start at $21,500. The fuel-economy gain - the four-cylinder 2012 Altima gets a combined 27 miles per gallon, according to the EPA - stems from improvements to its transmission's gear ratios as well as the fact that the car is about 80 pounds lighter than the previous model.

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Infiniti LE Concept live reveal at 2012 New York Auto Show

Yes, Infiniti has indeed made a habit of teasing the masses with exotic and eco-friendly concepts at some of the world's largest auto shows over the past few years, notably with the Emerg-E and Essence Concepts. But, unlike those rolling showcases, the automaker claims its latest reveal, known rather cryptically as the LE Concept, will hit dealerships within the next two years in nearly unchanged form.

According to Infiniti, the LE Concept boasts a 24kWh lithium-ion battery made up of 192 cells, positioned under the passenger compartment floor. For those keeping track, this sounds like the same battery used in the Nissan Leaf. The 100kw electric motor, however, is upsized for this application. The LE's 134 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque represent increases of 24 horses and 30 lb-ft over its less powerful sibling.

Infiniti is quick to point out that the LE Concept is not a small car. At 186.4 inches, its length is roughly the same as Infiniti's G sedan. Atop the EV platform sits a highly streamlined body, which pays dividends with a .25 coefficient of drag that ought to help the LE reach its estimated 100-mile range (the latter being the same as the Leaf).

Infiniti LE Concept interiorInside, Infiniti uses words and phrases like double-wave and "Hamon" (ripple) design to describe the LE's purposeful cabin. Ahead of the driver sits both analog and digital readouts showing speed, distance remaining and even the location of available EV chargers in the vicinity, all powered by an Intel Atom processor.

There's plenty of technology packed into the LE Concept, including what the automaker calls Infiniti Connection, which includes Infiniti's Personal Assistant 24-hour concierge service, navigation, and POI search. Also on the menu is a wireless charging system in addition to the standard DC 50 kW quick charger.

Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore says the company expects the LE to "be the first home-based wireless charging system if adapted for the production version." Yes, we noticed the 'if,' too. Guess we'll have to wait and see about that bit. In any case, feel free to read all about the LE Concept in the press release below and to check out our high-res image galleries.

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Infiniti LE Concept live at New York Auto Show reveal

We'll be able to share full details on the electric LE Concept from Infiniti when the embargo lifts later today, but our ace photographer Drew Phillips happened to be on the automaker's New York Auto Show stand when officials uncovered the shiny showcar while conducting a practice run-through of their presentation.

The four-door LE concept is broadly believed to presage an upscale pure electric production model based on Nissan Leaf mechanicals for the Infiniti marque. Our man on the scene indicates that the LE is a fairly striking bit of work, with a front end that fits in well with the brand (though the chrome-edged pinched grille is a bit much). The hood line incorporates bulges along its edges, presumably for aerodynamic purposes like those on Leaf. Phillips also remarked that the rear three-quarter view looks a bit like the Hyundai Elantra, a similarity we can see but don't imagine Infiniti designers will necessarily appreciate.

We can't talk specs yet, but for pointers, the Leaf's electric powertrain generates 107 horsepower and 208 pound-feet of torque and it features a 100-mile range. Stick with us and we'll have the full skinny around noon.

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Infiniti has been tight-lipped about the all-electric sedan it will unveil at the New York Auto Show this year, but The Detroit Bureau learned some new tidbits recently, including that Infiniti is designing the car to "be a luxury vehicle first and an electric vehicle second," as marketing manager Sam Chung told the Bureau.

The still-unnamed, five-seat EV shares some powertrain and platform parts with the Nissan Leaf, as we heard before, but will be "more aggressive." The Bureau says that means it will blend style points from Intiniti's G-Series, the JX CUV and possibly also the Emerg-E plug-in hybrid concept we saw in Geneva. Sharing platform parts with the Leaf means that the improved heater - and increased range in cold weather - will make the jump to the luxury model. Fittingly, Infiniti product planning manager Sean McNamara told The Detroit Bureau that the Infiniti EV's li-ion battery pack will be bigger than then Leaf's 24 kWh. The extra energy is intended to improve performance, not range.

From what we've heard before, despite being a concept, the new Infiniti EV is due in production form at some point in 2014 (no longer 2013). We will know better if this EV reaches Infiniti's promise of "inspired performance" soon from New York. Stay tuned.

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Infiniti Emerg-E concept live at Geneva Motor Show

Infiniti continues to openly toy with the idea of producing a racy luxury sports coupe, following on the heels of 2009's Geneva Motor Show star, the Essence concept. This year, Infiniti has gone in a more overtly sporting direction with this hot little number, the Emerg-E.

Fortunately, this coupe's styling isn't as contrived as its name suggests thanks to a rakish form that comes across as more of a supercar than the Essence's large-scale grand touring aesthetic. The Emerg-E looks even better in person than in photos, with an organic quality to the flowing lines that's nicely emphasized by the car's smoky matte finish. If we have any complaints, it's that the nose looks a bit long, and incongruously, it seems to offer a riff on the spindle grille that Lexus is rolling out portfolio-wide. No matter, this is clearly one of this year's most impressive debuts.

Powered by a 400-horsepower range-extended powertrain, Infiniti says the Emerg-E can bolt to 60 miles per hour in four seconds dead while offering a 300-mile range.

We're officially ready for Infiniti to stop teasing us with handsome concept cars and get on with producing an upscale sports coupe.

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Infiniti Emerg-E

Been wondering what the Infiniti Emerg-E is gonna look like when it takes center stage in Geneva next month? Wonder no more, as the first official photos of the mid-engined, range-extended electric supercar have hit the web.

The pics show a pretty and curvaceous design that holds its own against the likes of the Ferrari 458 and McLaren MP4-12C; more organic-looking than the sharper lines of cars like the Lexus LFA, Audi R8, and Lamborghini Gallardo.

Will the concept car's green drivetrain deliver performance on par with that kind of competition? We're eager to learn what kinds of numbers Infiniti comes forward with. Regardless, this thing's already a winner on looks alone. We can't wait to see it in person.

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2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Behind The Scenes

Nissan clearly wants to get as much mileage as it can out of the "duel" it staged between its Infiniti M Hybrid and the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. You'll remember the spot, showing the M35h ripping through the quarter-mile in less than 14 seconds, ahead of the hybrid Porsche. Infiniti got Guinness World Records to proclaim it the fastest accelerating full hybrid last year, which served as the inspiration for filming the online ad.

Now, a new video has been posted to YouTube, showing some behind the scenes footage of the filming of the ad. It's not exactly earth-shattering stuff, as the parts we found most interesting were the shots of the camera chase car, which is neither an Infiniti nor a Porsche, but actually a Mercedes-Benz M-Class.

While we like the spot, this second go-round with it had us contemplating other things. We always wonder about the effectiveness of comparing your brand to another when it's clearly done to try and rub some of that competitive luster onto your own badge. And backing it up by throwing out a name that we most closely associate with overweight twins riding motorcycles? We like the M Hybrid, and we're happy to get more of a look at it, but if Infiniti really wants to impress, we'd like to see some more competitive comparisons, like how it performs on a road course or even how it matches up with non-hybrid models.

Click past the jump to watch the full video.

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Infiniti EMERG-E Concept teaser

Infiniti has named its plug-in hybrid electric concept car headed for the Geneva Motor Show in March the EMERG-E. The company says the vehicle will be a sports car with a range-extending 1.2-liter gasoline internal combustion engine. The powerplant will be mounted mid-ship for superior weight distribution, and the Japanese automaker promises the concept will offer impressive performance. It may or may not also run on rainbows.

Infiniti has released very few details beyond saying pure-electric range will be "respectable." The vehicle also promises zero-emission driving in most urban settings, so there's a good chance the concept will show off some advanced charging tech as well. The automaker is intent on making us wait until the vehicle's full unveil in Geneva before it drops any more clues, though a few more teaser images have surfaced to whet our appetite. Check them out in the gallery below.

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Infiniti M35h versus Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

We don't imagine that many new-car buyers are cross-shopping their local Infiniti and Porsche dealerships, but there's at least one segment of the automotive industry where the two automakers both play ball: high-performance hybrid luxury sedans, which may be the single most conflicted niche of the automotive sphere in the known universe.

In any case, here we are with the Infiniti M35h and Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. Each one is marketed as both a somewhat greener luxury vehicle and a performance sedan. We'd guess it's the performance side of the equation that would be most interesting to the majority of buyers, leaving fuel efficiency a welcome bonus.

So, which one is faster? That's an interesting question. Usually, we equate that term with top speed, as "fast" connotes velocity. When acceleration is being contested, we generally ask which machine is quickest. And, if it's quickness you're after, Infiniti wants you to know that its M35h will out-accelerate its competitor from Germany. How quick is it? According to Motor Trend, the hybrid M goes from 0-60 in 5.1 seconds, but that's not the stat Infiniti is claiming. According to the post-jump press release, the M35h is "faster" than the hybrid Panamera from 0-100 (11.54 seconds) and in the quarter mile (13.41 seconds).

As for the rest of the relevant statistics, the EPA estimates that the M35h will manage 27 miles per gallon in the city and 32 on the highway, for a combined rating of 29. The Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is rated at 22 city, 30 highway and 25 combined. Seems the M hybrid takes both the acceleration and economy awards. Check out a video released by Infiniti after the break, where you'll also find the press release, if you're into that kind of thing.

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Infiniti hybrid drag race teaser screen capture

Infiniti has started throwing stones at the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. The Japanese luxury brand aims to pit its M Hybrid against the electrified German five-door in a fight for the title of the world's fastest-accelerating production full hybrid. How's that for a mouthful? The Porsche Panamera S Hybrid dishes out 380 horsepower and is good for a 0-60 mph time of around 5.7 seconds, all while returning up to 30 mpg highway. Of course, you'll be asked to pay for the privilege of ownership. The Panamera S Hybrid commands an MSRP of $95,000.

The Infiniti M Hybrid, meanwhile, is good for 360 horsepower from a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a potent electric motor. Infiniti hasn't outright said how quickly the M Hybrid can do the 0-60 mph dash, but we can say from experience that the vehicle is no pushover. All told, the M Hybrid can deliver up to 32 mpg highway, but is it quicker than the Porsche?

We'll find out soon. Hit the jump to see the teaser for yourself.

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infiniti plug in hybrid concept teaser

The Detroit Auto Show media days are still in full swing, but Infiniti is already looking ahead to the Geneva Motor Show with another teaser of the company's plug-in hybrid electric sports car. Yes, we've seen other sketches of the car (this one) but not of this section, the general rear pillar area. You can click to enlarge the image above for a better view of what could become Prince's favorite concept car. See, it's purple.

The vehicle does not have a name yet, so Infiniti is calling it the "Advanced Sports Car Concept." We do know it's mid-engined, with a battery pack in there to extend the range. Infiniti says the purpose of this concept is, "to explore what might be the next stage in how to deliver a vivid, engaging and sophisticated driving experience from an electrically propelled vehicle." The EV range should be respectable, since Infiniti is promising "zero emission operation in urban situations," which we do hope means more than just a few spare miles in a lithium pack. We'll learn more in Geneva.

Infiniti has also been teasing an all-electric luxury sedan that is supposed to launch in 2014. See what little we officially know about that car here.

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Infiniti Electric Sports Car Concept

Growing tired of lagging behind its rivals in the increasingly competitive luxury wars, Infiniti is getting serious about a number of things: the European market, for one, sports cars, for another, and finally, alternative propulsion. And based on those drives, the premium Nissan division is preparing to unveil a new hybrid sports car concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show this March.

Very little in the way of details have been released as part of the announcement, with the press release indicating only that the concept will be a "highly advanced, range-extending electric sports car concept." Check out the aforementioned release after the jump, but not before you check out the pair of teaser shots which we've placed in the gallery for your consideration.

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Infiniti m35h

The world's quickest hybrid is now in a class of one, according to organizers of the UK's 2011 FuelSave MPG Marathon.

That's right. A 2012 Infiniti M35h, after being driven 596 kilometers (370 miles), returned 36.2 miles per gallon (U.S.) - besting its official fuel economy rating by seven percent and becoming the only hybrid in the Marathon to beat its listed combined mpg figure. All of the other competing gas- and diesel-electrics, according to Infiniti, fell shy of their official combined fuel consumption figures.

The Infiniti M35h got the job done by using a lot of electric-only propulsion. Infiniti says the M35h cruised on electric-only power for 180 of the 370 miles. In other words, almost half the Marathon was covered with the M35h's 3.5-liter V6 engine not on duty. Since the M35h's engine can shut down at speeds of up to 85 miles per hour, we assume there some serious pulse-and-glide driving going on here. Still, 36.2 mpg is fairly impressive for a single motor, two-clutch hybrid. Does this imply that one motor beats two?

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Infiniti M35h record run

On Tuesday August 23, a lone 2012 Infiniti M35h ripped down the UK's rain-drenched Santa Pod Raceway and sped into the record books as the world's quickest hybrid vehicle.

Driven by Tim Pollard, associate editor of the UK's Car Magazine, and overseen by Guinness World Records, the 360-horsepower M35h dashed down the quarter-mile track in 13.9031 seconds (that's the average of all runs). The quickest run of the day tripped the clock at 13.8960 seconds. In describing the M35h's record-setting run, Pollard stated "At Santa Pod you could feel the instant torque of the electric motor away from standstill - the car just leapt off the line."

In the hierarchy of quick vehicles, the M35h's time puts it on a par with some of the auto industry's performance icons:
  • 1982 Lamborghini Countach S: 13.9 secs
  • 1998 BMW M3: 13.8 secs
  • 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante: 13.6 secs
  • 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera: 13.6 secs
  • 1966 Shelby Cobra: 13.5 secs
  • 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO: 13.5 secs
The M35h scoots from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds and tops out at 155 mph. On the consumption side, the M35h snagged an official EPA rating of 27/32 mpg city/highway, with a combined rating of 29 mpg. Currently, the M35h is North America's only 350-plus horsepower, 30-plus mpg highway vehicle, but if you're going to be burning rubber, you'll be leaving that 30 mpg capability in your rear view mirror.

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Infinit electric concept sketch

Let's set the rumormill ablaze by noting that the gents over at Autocar claim Infiniti will unveil a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive two-seat electric concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. There's more, too. Autocar says Infiniti's concept will most likely pack a range-extending gasoline engine and that this sporty electric might even get some of its components from the Nissan Leaf Nismo RC. Autocar says Andy Palmer, Nissan's executive vice-president, is the source for this electrifying rumor.

The mid-engine two-seater is not related to the sketch presented above. We don't have any graphics of this car. What you see above is Infiniti's first teaser of its five-seat, zero-emissions vehicle that's tentatively scheduled to launch in 2014.

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Infiniti is using its presence here at the Frankfurt Motor Show to not only show off its newest goodness (more on that later today coming to Autoblog), but to give us a glimpse of its electrified future. The Japanese automaker released this sketch of what we're told is a five-seat, zero-emissions vehicle set to launch sometime in 2014 (it had previously been rumored for 2013), possibly on the Leaf platform.

Those are the only details we have about the EV sedan as of this writing, but Infiniti promises us that it will stand true to the brand's promise of "inspired performance." Infiniti's incredibly brief, official statement is yours for the reading after the jump.

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2012 Infiniti M35h

Already available in the U.S., the 2012 Infiniti M35h is finally trickling into dealerships over in Europe. Infiniti says the M35h is currently available at 45 dealerships across 21 European countries and that the hybrid M is cost-competitive with the Europe-only diesel-fueled M30d. For example, Infiniti says the M35h starts at €56,600 ($79,800 U.S. at the current exchange rate) in Germany, only €1,500 ($2,115 U.S.) more than an equivalent M30d.

Of course, M buyers that opt for the hybrid version get 360 horsepower and a sedan that's capable of scooting from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds. On top of that, the M35h can hit 155 miles per hour and consumes fuel at a rate of just seven liters per 100 kilometers (33.6 miles per gallon U.S.) on the combined European cycle while emitting 162 grams per kilometer of CO2. As Infiniti says, the M35h - the world's quickest hybrid sedan - is a "no-compromise hybrid" that "marries its storming performance" with remarkable fuel economy. Interested Americans know this already, and now it's the Europeans' turn.

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Quake-related Shortages Still To Blame
2011 Toyota Prius
2011 Toyota Prius - Click above for high-res image gallery

It's that time of month again. May 2011 sales in the U.S. have been tallied, including, of course, hybrid vehicles. It's worth pointing out that quake-related shortages continue to impact the supply of most Japanese-built hybrid models.

This time 'round Toyota Prius sales rang in at a paltry 6,924 units, down tremendously from the 14,248 units sold in in May of 2010. The Honda CR-Z edged out the Honda Insight with 1,557 units sold versus 1,435. Meanwhile, Ford says that sales of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - a no-cost option over the gas-only front-wheel drive 3.5-liter V6 model - accounted for just 22 percent of total MKZ sales in May. Sales of the Lexus CT 200h slipped from 2,199 units in March down to just 454 in May. The typically slow-selling Lexus HS 250h fared even worse, with sales ringing in at 220 units, an 82.5-percent drop compared to May of 2010 - again, due at least in part to the earthquake in Japan.

Overall, May sales of hybrid vehicles were down 35.8 percent, compared to a year ago. Sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrids dropped by 45.1 percent, compared to the same month in 2010 and Honda saw its gas-electric sales slip by 29 percent.

Looking for more details? Hit the jump to read over Edmunds' presser on why sales of hybrid vehicles fell to a 16-month low in May.



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[Source: Edmunds]

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Appealing To Both The Fast And Frugal

2012 Infiniti M35h
2012 Infiniti M35h - Click above for high-res image gallery

It is time for enthusiasts to embrace hybrid powertrain technology. A few short years ago, the mention of "hybrid power" conjured up images of low displacement engines, tiny electric boost motors and lethargic performance. Sure, the vehicles were environmentally-friendly (on a local level, at least) and they spanked their pure-combustion counterparts when it came to fueling stops, but they were also absolutely boring to drive. No, make that numbing.

Of course, there are always a few exceptions to the rule. Vehicles including the Lexus LS 600h L, Lexus GS 450h, BMW ActiveHybrid 750i and BMW ActiveHybrid X6 deliver spirited performance, but only mediocre improvements over their gas-only siblings when it comes to efficiency. And, we don't need to remind you that these vehicles are always very complex, excessively heavy and hardly inexpensive - there were simply few compelling reasons to put one in the garage.

Infiniti, a brand in itself almost embarrassing late to the hybrid game, seems to be in a position to change all that.

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