Infiniti EV delayed to add better tech, Nissan exec says

Infiniti previewed its future EV when it showed the LE concept sedan at last year's New York auto show. The car's 2015 launch date has been pushed back, but a top executive says the car is “not significantly” delayed.

July 05, 2013 05:00 AM

LONDON – The head of Nissan global planning says Infiniti's electric car has been delayed because the premium automaker wants to incorporate more advanced charging and battery technology into the vehicle.

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