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Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

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In a recent simulation study reported in Porsche Engineering Magazine , Porsche Engineering examined the potential of hydrogen combustion engines. For the passenger car sector, this is insufficient, said Vincenzo Bevilacqua, Senior Expert Engine Simulation at Porsche Engineering. Source: Porsche.

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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In addition to the two top models, the hybrid range from Porsche now includes the new Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé with system power of 340 kW (462 PS; Fuel consumption combined 3.2–3.1 The Cayenne E-Hybrid, which now features a gasoline particulate filter, is available to order again. The average NEDC consumption is 3.9–3.7 l/100 km (60.3-63.5

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€7M German project to develop processes and demand scenarios for the mass production of synthetic fuels; “Refineries for Future”

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When talking about phasing out of combustion engines, it is referred to car engines only. According to these scenarios, gasoline will disappear from the market first, Dahmen points out. The MiRO refinery, Porsche, and ASG are associated project partners. Only 60 percent of the fuel today is consumed by individual car traffic.

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Infiniti’s first EV, Chevy Corvette ZR1: Lately’s Automotive Information

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The Porsche Cayenne has been closely up to date for 2024 and integrated within the dimension is a unutilized grade referred to as the Turbo E-Hybrid. Its height 729 hp is the very best output of any Porsche SUV, and we’ve simply pushed it.

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Volkswagen Group planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014; the role of the MQB in the Group’s electrification plans

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He was careful to note that “launch” referred to the global launch dates for global product—i.e., We will launch the Porsche 918 [plug-in hybrid]. For example, Schmidt noted, for the last 6 generations of the Golf, the small gasoline engine always tilted forward, while the diesel was oriented the other way.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The first thought is this references a 4.0-liter

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Reflections on Converting a 914 to an EV

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I often refer people back to specific pages when they have questions about their own conversions. Most people seem to want want greater range, but are not willing to give up starting torque for it, especially for a Porsche. This hobby will cost you far more than any amount of money you will save in gasoline when driving it around.

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