It’s a big day at Inifiniti – as several new models and hybrid vehicles have been signed into production. Infiniti USA has officially announced plans to build a 2012 M35 Hybrid. Described as the cleanest and most economical car in the company’s history, the M35 Hybrid is designed to balance performance and fuel efficiency.

Nissan/Infiniti have also ok’ed the construction of a NV200 electric van, which may be both Nissan and Inifini makes. There is also a secretive “Inifiniti electric high-performance” vehicle: “Infiniti will receive a stylish, four-seat, compact luxury car with an emphasis on performance.”

A 3.5-liter V6 is coupled with an electric motor. This gives is a consistent driving feel under all conditions with linear performance and the ‘direct responses’ that the engineers sought.” Infiniti also stated their electric motor can power the M35 exclusively. Power comes from a “laminated” lithium-ion battery pack, which is nearly the same size as a conventional battery pack but offers twice as much energy. The batteries are recharged by the electric motor, and engine energy recovery system, which harnesses power that is typically lost during deceleration and braking.

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