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Electric-Car Torque Confusion, Quiet-Car Rules, 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: Automakers call for a delay in the implementation of quiet-car rules, how electric-car torque figures can be deceptive, and details on the 2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid plug-in crossover. A comparison of the Fiat 500e and Chevrolet Spark EV shows how electric-car torque figures.'

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Tesla Model X Plaid is still dominating drag races nearly 2 years after launch

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Carwow’s SUV drag race includes the Tesla Model X Plaid, Lamborghini Urus Performante, BMW X5M Competition, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 S. But perhaps the biggest surprise is the price comparison of the vehicles. The Tesla is by no means a budget vehicle, starting at $119,990.

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Porsche delivering double-digit improvements in fuel economy across entire current model series

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Depending on the model, the savings achieved by all currently available model series in comparison with the corresponding predecessors lie in the double-digit percentage range while simultaneously offering significantly increased performance. l/100 km (24 mpg US). L/100 km (25 mpg US). L/100 km (29 mpg US). L/100 km (29 mpg US).

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Porsche has sold more than 1,500 Panamera E-hybrid PHEVs this year; 9% of Panamera sales

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In total, Porsche sold more than 120,000 new vehicles worldwide from January to August 2014, an increase of 12% in comparison to the same period last year. In July, Porsche introduced the plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV, which shares most of the powertrain components of the Panamera E-Hybrid. of all Porsche vehicles sold. l/100 km (75.9

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Porsche’s all-new electric Macan will use batteries from China’s CATL

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It was right behind the Cayenne (also due for an EV upgrade) with 87,553 deliveries and Porsche’s second-best seller. In comparison, Porsche delivered 40,629 Taycan electric cars in 2023. With 87,355 Macan models handed over last year, the SUV plays a critical role in Porsche’s lineup.

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Schaeffler Group Develops Research Hybrid Configurable to Different Electric Drive Architectures

Green Car Congress

The Schaeffler Group has developed the “Schaeffler Hybrid” as part of an advanced development project to enable a practical comparison of the various options available for e-mobility. Presenting various concepts with informative comparisons as well as realistic testing played a decisive role in the implementation of the Schaeffler Hybrid.

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Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance

Clean Fleet Report

For comparison, the base Mach-E with rear-wheel drive and equipped with the extended range battery is rated with a 305-mile all-electric driving range. We heard the same thing about the Porsche Cayenne SUV, launched in 2003, that it didn’t look like a 911. The Cayenne is now Porsche’s top-selling vehicle.

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