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Infiniti Electric Vehicle Delayed for Better Tech: Exec

Infiniti Electric Vehicle Delayed For Better Tech: Exec

July 8, 2013

According to Andy Palmer, head of Nissan global, the Infiniti electric vehicle has been delayed so that the Japanese automaker can incorporate more advanced charging and battery technology in the vehicle.

Palmer’s said that Infiniti is still interested in developing electric vehicles, claiming that the automaker’s heart “is still in zero emissions.” Originally scheduled to launch in 2015, a new launch date hasn’t been announced, but Palmer said the delay isn’t significant.

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