Luxury Tech Savy Cars

By siliconindia   |   Saturday, 04 February 2012, 01:00 IST   |    1 Comments
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2012 Infiniti M Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M Hybrid The technology came to stagnancy with hitting the climax in the Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion, but the new generation of Hybrid drive system is fortifying the market. 2012 Infiniti M35h, one of the first of the new generation of hybrid vehicle, as it uses lithium ion batteries, which operate under electric mode over a greater range of speeds, delivering more efficiency. With EPA fuel economy of 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway, it generates 360 horsepower. The 258 pound-feet of torque from the gas engine and the 199 pound-feet from the electric motor will press you back into the seat when the accelerator is mashed. The M35h is not the only executive-class hybrid, BMW released its Active Hybrid 7 last year, and Mercedes-Benz previously launched the S400 hybrid. But Infiniti actually has the best hybrid system of all these cars. It not only features idle stop, but it also is able to boost the car under electric power alone, and it acquires the best mileage of its competition. Moreover M35h is the cheapest of the lot. The car relies on Nissan's tried and trusted VQ-series engine, a 3.5-liter variable valve-timed V-6 as its gasoline-powered component. The car use lithium ion battery packs. The M35h gets a 50-kilowatt pack build up just behind the rear seats, supporting the trunk space. Infiniti fits the M35h with an electro hydraulic power-steering unit, essential for times when the engine shuts down. The M35h is more luxury than sport. The car is priced at 53,700 dollars.