Earlier this week, Mercedes teased the upcoming redesigned A-Class by showing off the entire cabin. Infiniti’s latest teaser, on the other hand, shows us a whole lot less. You can sort of get an idea of how the grille will look, that the headlights will be thin slivers, and that there is some kind of vent in the hood, but beyond that, it’s anyone’s guess what we’re looking at here. Infiniti says this concept car “previews a new generation of Infiniti vehicles and represents the first manifestation of Infiniti’s new form language,” which means it could end up being a design prototype that future cars will be inspired by. It’ll also be shown alongside the Infiniti Project 9, a concept that was ridiculously cool but will never see production. Since the Project 9 is electric, perhaps this car previews Infiniti’s first electric production car. After all, in a statement, Infiniti’s head of global design Alfonso Albaisa does call it a “seamless and stunning new design philosophy demonstrating Infiniti artistry in the new age of autonomy and breakthrough drivetrains.” One thing we do know is that it’s some kind of sedan. In the same statement, Karim Habib, Infiniti’s executive design director, says the concept “will take the traditional sedan architecture to its next stage of evolution.” Habib also said that thanks to a “shift toward smarter, more compact and less intrusive powertrains,” the designers “were able to create an alternative form with flowing gestures, more engaging in character and more enriching in experience.” Both quotations are full of flowery language and business jargon that could mean anything, but it sure sounds like they’re suggesting an electric powertrain. We also wouldn’t be surprised if this concept also previews the next Q70. Infiniti turned its M series into the Q70 back in 2013, meaning it’s been in production since the 2011 model year. When we last tested the Q70, we thought it was better than the outgoing M series, but found it came up short compared to the competition. Three years later, it needs a redesign even more than it did back then. Look for more information when Infiniti reveals the full concept on January 15. Source: Infiniti from http://chicagoautohaus.com/infiniti-teases-new-sedan-concept-coming-to-detroit-2/
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Earlier this week, Mercedes teased the upcoming redesigned A-Class by showing off the entire cabin. Infiniti’s latest teaser, on the other hand, shows us a whole lot less. You can sort of get an idea of how the grille will look, that the headlights will be thin slivers, and that there is some kind of vent in the hood, but beyond that, it’s anyone’s guess what we’re looking at here. Infiniti says this concept car “previews a new generation of Infiniti vehicles and represents the first manifestation of Infiniti’s new form language,” which means it could end up being a design prototype that future cars will be inspired by. It’ll also be shown alongside the Infiniti Project 9, a concept that was ridiculously cool but will never see production. Since the Project 9 is electric, perhaps this car previews Infiniti’s first electric production car. After all, in a statement, Infiniti’s head of global design Alfonso Albaisa does call it a “seamless and stunning new design philosophy demonstrating Infiniti artistry in the new age of autonomy and breakthrough drivetrains.” One thing we do know is that it’s some kind of sedan. In the same statement, Karim Habib, Infiniti’s executive design director, says the concept “will take the traditional sedan architecture to its next stage of evolution.” Habib also said that thanks to a “shift toward smarter, more compact and less intrusive powertrains,” the designers “were able to create an alternative form with flowing gestures, more engaging in character and more enriching in experience.” Both quotations are full of flowery language and business jargon that could mean anything, but it sure sounds like they’re suggesting an electric powertrain. We also wouldn’t be surprised if this concept also previews the next Q70. Infiniti turned its M series into the Q70 back in 2013, meaning it’s been in production since the 2011 model year. When we last tested the Q70, we thought it was better than the outgoing M series, but found it came up short compared to the competition. Three years later, it needs a redesign even more than it did back then. Look for more information when Infiniti reveals the full concept on January 15. Source: Infiniti from http://chicagoautohaus.com/infiniti-teases-new-sedan-concept-coming-to-detroit/ Alongside the Porsche 918 Spyder, the McLaren P1 ushered in the era of the hybrid hypercar. At a time when people associated “hybrid” with the Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt, the P1 proved that electrification doesn’t require sacrifices to performance. Now, the automaker is considering an all-electric supercar, although a potential production version won’t arrive for some time. McLaren is currently testing the waters with an EV prototype, McLaren engineering design director Dan Parry-Williams confirmed to Autocar. “We’ve got a pure EV mule and part of the reason for that is to ask how we can deliver driver engagement in a fully electric world,” he said. “But there’s still quite a journey from here to there in terms of our products.” McLaren confirmed in its six-year plan last year that an all-electric drivetrain was in development, and we last heard the automaker was preparing an EV for launch by 2020. The report said that the new model wouldn’t replace the P1 but would slot just underneath that supercar, carrying a price tag below $1 million. McLaren faces plenty of obstacles when it comes to building an EV supercar, Parry-Williams lamented. Battery technology remains a key issue. “Let’s say you want to drive on track for half an hour. If that was an EV, that car would have over 500 miles of [road] EV range, and it would be flat as a pancake at the end,“ he noted. “The energy required to do really high performance on track is staggering. And then you have to recharge it.” Parry-Williams also said the industry is investing more heavily in batteries that accommodate long ranges rather than batteries that deliver the power density required for high-performance supercars. For now, McLaren seems content with internal-combustion engines. It just introduced the Senna, which delivers 789 hp from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. By 2022, however, McLaren aims for half of its new cars to feature hybrid technology. Source: Autocar from http://chicagoautohaus.com/mclaren-testing-ev-supercar-but-final-product-is-still-a-ways-off-3/ Alongside the Porsche 918 Spyder, the McLaren P1 ushered in the era of the hybrid hypercar. At a time when people associated “hybrid” with the Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt, the P1 proved that electrification doesn’t require sacrifices to performance. Now, the automaker is considering an all-electric supercar, although a potential production version won’t arrive for some time. McLaren is currently testing the waters with an EV prototype, McLaren engineering design director Dan Parry-Williams confirmed to Autocar. “We’ve got a pure EV mule and part of the reason for that is to ask how we can deliver driver engagement in a fully electric world,” he said. “But there’s still quite a journey from here to there in terms of our products.” McLaren confirmed in its six-year plan last year that an all-electric drivetrain was in development, and we last heard the automaker was preparing an EV for launch by 2020. The report said that the new model wouldn’t replace the P1 but would slot just underneath that supercar, carrying a price tag below $1 million. McLaren faces plenty of obstacles when it comes to building an EV supercar, Parry-Williams lamented. Battery technology remains a key issue. “Let’s say you want to drive on track for half an hour. If that was an EV, that car would have over 500 miles of [road] EV range, and it would be flat as a pancake at the end,“ he noted. “The energy required to do really high performance on track is staggering. And then you have to recharge it.” Parry-Williams also said the industry is investing more heavily in batteries that accommodate long ranges rather than batteries that deliver the power density required for high-performance supercars. For now, McLaren seems content with internal-combustion engines. It just introduced the Senna, which delivers 789 hp from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. By 2022, however, McLaren aims for half of its new cars to feature hybrid technology. Source: Autocar from http://chicagoautohaus.com/mclaren-testing-ev-supercar-but-final-product-is-still-a-ways-off-4/ Alongside the Porsche 918 Spyder, the McLaren P1 ushered in the era of the hybrid hypercar. At a time when people associated “hybrid” with the Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt, the P1 proved that electrification doesn’t require sacrifices to performance. Now, the automaker is considering an all-electric supercar, although a potential production version won’t arrive for some time. McLaren is currently testing the waters with an EV prototype, McLaren engineering design director Dan Parry-Williams confirmed to Autocar. “We’ve got a pure EV mule and part of the reason for that is to ask how we can deliver driver engagement in a fully electric world,” he said. “But there’s still quite a journey from here to there in terms of our products.” McLaren confirmed in its six-year plan last year that an all-electric drivetrain was in development, and we last heard the automaker was preparing an EV for launch by 2020. The report said that the new model wouldn’t replace the P1 but would slot just underneath that supercar, carrying a price tag below $1 million. McLaren faces plenty of obstacles when it comes to building an EV supercar, Parry-Williams lamented. Battery technology remains a key issue. “Let’s say you want to drive on track for half an hour. If that was an EV, that car would have over 500 miles of [road] EV range, and it would be flat as a pancake at the end,“ he noted. “The energy required to do really high performance on track is staggering. And then you have to recharge it.” Parry-Williams also said the industry is investing more heavily in batteries that accommodate long ranges rather than batteries that deliver the power density required for high-performance supercars. For now, McLaren seems content with internal-combustion engines. It just introduced the Senna, which delivers 789 hp from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. By 2022, however, McLaren aims for half of its new cars to feature hybrid technology. Source: Autocar from http://chicagoautohaus.com/mclaren-testing-ev-supercar-but-final-product-is-still-a-ways-off-2/ Alongside the Porsche 918 Spyder, the McLaren P1 ushered in the era of the hybrid hypercar. At a time when people associated “hybrid” with the Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt, the P1 proved that electrification doesn’t require sacrifices to performance. Now, the automaker is considering an all-electric supercar, although a potential production version won’t arrive for some time. McLaren is currently testing the waters with an EV prototype, McLaren engineering design director Dan Parry-Williams confirmed to Autocar. “We’ve got a pure EV mule and part of the reason for that is to ask how we can deliver driver engagement in a fully electric world,” he said. “But there’s still quite a journey from here to there in terms of our products.” McLaren confirmed in its six-year plan last year that an all-electric drivetrain was in development, and we last heard the automaker was preparing an EV for launch by 2020. The report said that the new model wouldn’t replace the P1 but would slot just underneath that supercar, carrying a price tag below $1 million. McLaren faces plenty of obstacles when it comes to building an EV supercar, Parry-Williams lamented. Battery technology remains a key issue. “Let’s say you want to drive on track for half an hour. If that was an EV, that car would have over 500 miles of [road] EV range, and it would be flat as a pancake at the end,“ he noted. “The energy required to do really high performance on track is staggering. And then you have to recharge it.” Parry-Williams also said the industry is investing more heavily in batteries that accommodate long ranges rather than batteries that deliver the power density required for high-performance supercars. For now, McLaren seems content with internal-combustion engines. It just introduced the Senna, which delivers 789 hp from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. By 2022, however, McLaren aims for half of its new cars to feature hybrid technology. Source: Autocar from http://chicagoautohaus.com/mclaren-testing-ev-supercar-but-final-product-is-still-a-ways-off/ Alongside the Porsche 918 Spyder, the McLaren P1 ushered in the era of the hybrid hypercar. At a time when people associated “hybrid” with the Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt, the P1 proved that electrification doesn’t require sacrifices to performance. Now, the automaker is considering an all-electric supercar, although a potential production version won’t arrive for some time. McLaren is currently testing the waters with an EV prototype, McLaren engineering design director Dan Parry-Williams confirmed to Autocar. “We’ve got a pure EV mule and part of the reason for that is to ask how we can deliver driver engagement in a fully electric world,” he said. “But there’s still quite a journey from here to there in terms of our products.” McLaren confirmed in its six-year plan last year that an all-electric drivetrain was in development, and we last heard the automaker was preparing an EV for launch by 2020. The report said that the new model wouldn’t replace the P1 but would slot just underneath that supercar, carrying a price tag below $1 million. McLaren faces plenty of obstacles when it comes to building an EV supercar, Parry-Williams lamented. Battery technology remains a key issue. “Let’s say you want to drive on track for half an hour. If that was an EV, that car would have over 500 miles of [road] EV range, and it would be flat as a pancake at the end,“ he noted. “The energy required to do really high performance on track is staggering. And then you have to recharge it.” Parry-Williams also said the industry is investing more heavily in batteries that accommodate long ranges rather than batteries that deliver the power density required for high-performance supercars. For now, McLaren seems content with internal-combustion engines. It just introduced the Senna, which delivers 789 hp from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. By 2022, however, McLaren aims for half of its new cars to feature hybrid technology. from http://chicagoautohaus.com/mclaren-reportedly-testing-eventual-ev-supercar-3/ Alongside the Porsche 918 Spyder, the McLaren P1 ushered in the era of the hybrid hypercar. At a time when people associated “hybrid” with the Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt, the P1 proved that electrification doesn’t require sacrifices to performance. Now, the automaker is considering an all-electric supercar, although a potential production version won’t arrive for some time. McLaren is currently testing the waters with an EV prototype, McLaren engineering design director Dan Parry-Williams confirmed to Autocar. “We’ve got a pure EV mule and part of the reason for that is to ask how we can deliver driver engagement in a fully electric world,” he said. “But there’s still quite a journey from here to there in terms of our products.” McLaren confirmed in its six-year plan last year that an all-electric drivetrain was in development, and we last heard the automaker was preparing an EV for launch by 2020. The report said that the new model wouldn’t replace the P1 but would slot just underneath that supercar, carrying a price tag below $1 million. McLaren faces plenty of obstacles when it comes to building an EV supercar, Parry-Williams lamented. Battery technology remains a key issue. “Let’s say you want to drive on track for half an hour. If that was an EV, that car would have over 500 miles of [road] EV range, and it would be flat as a pancake at the end,“ he noted. “The energy required to do really high performance on track is staggering. And then you have to recharge it.” Parry-Williams also said the industry is investing more heavily in batteries that accommodate long ranges rather than batteries that deliver the power density required for high-performance supercars. For now, McLaren seems content with internal-combustion engines. It just introduced the Senna, which delivers 789 hp from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. By 2022, however, McLaren aims for half of its new cars to feature hybrid technology. from http://chicagoautohaus.com/mclaren-reportedly-testing-eventual-ev-supercar-2/
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