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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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The introduction of this model, together with the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) and the 918 Spyder, will give Porsche three production plug-in hybrid models. This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 243 km/h (151 mph). kWh/100 km (208 Wh/km).

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 Even a sportscar like the Porsche Boxster is 5.1 The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1 inches long, 65.6

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GKN launches new e-axle all-wheel drive technology on global C-segment vehicle platform with BMW

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mph) and for an all-wheel drive (AWD) mode that accelerates considerably faster than conventional mechanical AWD systems. GKN launched its first eAxle applications in 2002. The company was awarded Official Porsche Technology Partner status for its contribution to the plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder program.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The Think City was short-lived in the States with production halting in 2002 after just 1005 cars had been assembled. With a top speed of only 65 MPH and a 100 mile range, the Think Global will remain a niche City Car for conspicuous green consumers who aren’t concerned about safety. safety requirements.