Japanese car maker Infiniti has said it will launch hybrid cars and BEVs within the next two years, using its own technological innovations to cut emissions. Both vehicle types will include two electric motors for all-wheel drive. In the hybrids, the firm’s VC-Turbo internal combustion engine part will be separate from the electric side and used to charge the battery. There will be no facility for independent charging. Infiniti said the result would be lower emissions, as the generating engine could cut its output in urban driving. The company also plans to offer a plug-in version of its Q50 sports car, which is expected to go on sale by 2020.
Japanese car maker Infiniti has said it will launch hybrid cars and BEVs within the next two years, using its own technological innovations to cut emissions. Both vehicle types will include two electric motors for all-wheel drive. In the hybrids, the firm’s VC-Turbo internal combustion engine part will be separate from the electric side and used to charge the battery. There will be no facility for independent charging. Infiniti said the result would be lower emissions, as the generating engine could cut its output in urban driving. It said fully electric cars were part of its future plans.