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Porsche focusing on deployment of plug-in hybrid technology

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Porsche is focusing on the deployment of plug-in hybrid technology in production ,” according to Wolfgang Hatz, Member of the Executive Board - Research and Development, Dr. Ing. Porsche AG. With the Panamera and the Cayenne, Porsche has already successfully launched two hybrid models on the market. Earlier post.).

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VM Motori Awards CGI Block and Bedplate Contracts for New 3.0L Diesel to Tupy

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The Euro 5 compliant engine is capable of 240 hp (59 kW/liter) and 550 N·m (406 lb-ft) of torque and will be available in the 2011 model year vehicles in the European market. Each cylinder has a central direct injector with cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) as an integral part of the cylinder heads.

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Tesla To Offer Auto Leases

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‘Starting Wednesday, the 2010 Roadster, which competes against exotic sport cars like the Porsche 911, will be available on a three-year, 30,000-mile lease based on the manufacturer’s price of $111,005, Tesla said. cars like the Porsche 911, will be available on a three-year, 30,000-mile. other manufacturers before 2011.

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Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 Le Mans prototype makes its debut at Geneva Show

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Porsche 919 Hybrid. The Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 Le Mans prototype made its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Porsche 919 Hybrid development began in the middle of 2011 on a blank sheet of paper. The 919 Hybrid is our fastest mobile research laboratory and the most complex race car that Porsche has ever built.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011. The pursuit of fuel efficient vehicles is driving the development of smaller engines with a greater power density which puts more stress on the internal components like the intake and exhaust valves. The 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV features an Audi 3.0L

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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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From October 2011 until July 2013, Neusser served as the head of Engine Development for VW. Jens Hadler: from May 2007 until March 2011, Hadler worked for VW as head of Engine Development for VW. Around 2012, hardware failures developed in certain of the diesel vehicles.

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Porsche Panamera Diesel delivers 6.3L/100km (37 mpg)

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The Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo with a 3.0L The Panamera Diesel costs €80,183 (US$119,000) in Germany including VAT and country-specific equipment and will be available for delivery from August 2011. diesel engine consumes 6.3 l/100 km (37.3 mpg US)—167 g/km CO 2 —on the NEDC with optional low-friction tires.

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