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Porsche reports rising demand for plug-in Panamera S-E hybrid

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Porsche reported an almost 8% increase in sales during the first half of 2014 to 87,800 units. Also, almost one in ten customers opted for the Panamera S-E plug-in hybrid model. In the first six months of 2014, Porsche increased sales in all key regions. Earlier post.). Electricity is stored in a 9.4

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

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The new generation of the Cayenne will enter the market later this year in five versions: Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S Diesel and—in a world premiere—the Cayenne S E-Hybrid, the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment. Quick specs for the new Cayenne S E-Hybrid and the Panamera S E-Hybrid.

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The next generation of the Porsche Macan compact SUV will be fully electric

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The Supervisory Board of Porsche AG has decided to manufacture the next generation of the Macan as a fully electric series. This will be the first all-electric compact SUV from Porsche, and is due to roll off the assembly line in the Leipzig site at the start of the next decade. Current generation Macan.

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Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid: Plug-In Porsche Due 2014?

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Porsche already offers a hybrid variant of its sports SUV, the Cayenne, but it's more about stemming the car's massive thirst than it is a truly green vehicle. A plug-in hybrid version coinciding with a mid-cycle update around 2014 could offer a much more gas-sipping option, however.

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2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid: Plug-In To Replace Hybrid

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Contrary to published reports, no plug-in Porsches were sold in the U.S. Whether the first one is handed over late this month or early next month--we''ll know by Friday, January 3--the company is taking an unusual step with its 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid. last month.

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Porsche introducing first plug-in hybrid with second generation of the Panamera

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2014 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. Porsche is introducing its first plug-in hybrid and two new extended wheelbase variants with the second generation of the Panamera. Click to enlarge. The electric drive produces 95 hp (71 kW), more than double the power of the previous model’s electric motor (47 hp, 35 kW).

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BMW & Tesla Business, 2014 Ram EcoDiesel Driven, Porsche 911 Plug-In: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: An industry analyst ignores an important electric-car player, we drive the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel full-size pickup truck, and patent drawings hint at future Porsche plug-in car plans. All this and more on Green Car Reports. How do you cut city traffic and pollution? Move the cars underground!

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