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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

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New Porsche 911 Turbo improves fuel economy by 16%

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Final US EPA label values will be calculated closer to the time the car is on sale in the United States. Porsche continues to be the only carmaker to offer two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry for a gasoline engine. The new 911 Turbo S handles the standard sprint to 100 km/h in just 3.1 l/100 km (24.3 l/100 km (24.3

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Earlier post.) seconds (-0.7 seconds (-0.9 Drive modes.

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California EPA lawsuit, Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid, Toyota Avalon Hybrid, and electric delivery trucks: Today's Car News

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California filed suit against the EPA over its proposal to roll back emissions and fuel economy standards. We get a first look at the new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid and do a full first-drive of the new Avalon Hybrid. Tis the season—or at least the latest of them—for new hybrids hitting the roads.

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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. Final US EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch. Final US EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch.

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Porsche adds second production hybrid model, Panamera S Hybrid

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Porsche will unveil the Panamera S Hybrid, its second production hybrid model, later this year. L/100 km (35 mpg US) on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), making it the most fuel-efficient Porsche yet. With standard performance tires, the Panamera S Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 7.1 Panamera S Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Automakers Support Obama Administrations Development of National Program for Reducing Carbon Emissions and Fuel Consumption

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EPA and NHTSA will initiate a joint rulemaking that reflects a coordinated and harmonized approach to implementing the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The debate over who sets CO 2 and fuel economy standards for autos has been decided, but there is still more to talk about. Earlier post.).

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