Infiniti Etherea Hybrid Concept

Infiniti Etherea Hybrid  Concept 

This five-door hatchback model is Infiniti Etherea concept, and is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011. Etherea preview of the Japanese luxury brand in the compact operator, a production model is due to come on the market over the next two or three years.

Designed under the supervision of Senior Vice President of Design, Shiro Nakamura, the end is 4.4 meters long, that blend elements of coupe, sedan, hatchback, and even a crossover model, "one of the most sculptural, almost the amount in the form mono. " Etherea also includes suggestions for the style of Japanese society is well-received study Essence sports car since 2009 ... clear-shaped C-pillar and front grille design.

Although Infiniti does not publish information on the mechanical equipment of the ether, the logo on the front fenders are told that it gets a hybrid powertrain. We'll have more on the concept Etherea after his presentation at the Geneva Motor Show

Suzuki unveils SX4 Hybrid Concept, plans for 2015 production

Auto Expo 2010: Suzuki unveils SX4 Hybrid Concept, plans for 2015 production

In addition to the cool R3 MPV, Suzuki is also showing off a new SX4 Hybrid concept vehicle at the New Delhi Motor Show. Interestingly, this SX4 uses a previously unseen hybrid system developed by Maruti Suzuki with assistance from India's National Hybrid Propulsion Program and the (deep breath) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources' High Energy Density Battery Development Program.

This new hybrid drivetrain is a full parallel system – meaning it can run on electricity alone for short distances – utilizing a 1.2-liter gasoline-burning engine with a 50 kW electric motor. Unlike many hybrids that use a CVT transmission, the SX4 is equipped with a five-speed automated manual unit. A lithium ion battery pack of unknown capacity stores the electrons.

Suzuki will be demonstrating its SX4 Hybrid during India's Common Wealth Games in October and plans to have the technology in full production as early as 2015.

Suzuki unveils SX4 Hybrid Concept, plans for 2015 production

Auto Expo 2010: Suzuki unveils SX4 Hybrid Concept, plans for 2015 production

In addition to the cool R3 MPV, Suzuki is also showing off a new SX4 Hybrid concept vehicle at the New Delhi Motor Show. Interestingly, this SX4 uses a previously unseen hybrid system developed by Maruti Suzuki with assistance from India's National Hybrid Propulsion Program and the (deep breath) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources' High Energy Density Battery Development Program.

This new hybrid drivetrain is a full parallel system – meaning it can run on electricity alone for short distances – utilizing a 1.2-liter gasoline-burning engine with a 50 kW electric motor. Unlike many hybrids that use a CVT transmission, the SX4 is equipped with a five-speed automated manual unit. A lithium ion battery pack of unknown capacity stores the electrons.

Suzuki will be demonstrating its SX4 Hybrid during India's Common Wealth Games in October and plans to have the technology in full production as early as 2015.