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Porsche Developing Electric Vehicles; 3 Electric Boxsters Slated for Testing

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A Porsche Boxster. Porsche AG, Stuttgart is researching and developing all-electric vehicles, with three electric Boxsters to be in testing as part of the Stuttgart Model Region for Electromobility project. But such a concept only makes sense if it offers product qualities typical of a Porsche. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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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. L/100 km (33 mpg US) (167 g/km CO 2 ). Panamera S Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid: First Details of 28-MPG Crossover

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After more than three years, Porsche has taken the wraps off its first-ever hybrid-electric vehicle, the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. But if any brand should have a hybrid, it's Porsche. It's one of several models in a totally redesigned version of its controversial but profitable crossover.

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New 911 Carrera reduces fuel consumption and emissions by up to 16%

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Porsche will introduce the new 911 Carrera at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. liter boxer engine and optional Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) consumes 8.2 mpg US) based on the NEDC—1.6 liter boxer engine and optional Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) consumes 8.2 L/100km (28.7 L/100km (28.7

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U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

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Simulations of future vehicles under the footprint-based standards found that the sales-weighted average vehicle size increases by 2–32%, undermining gains in fuel economy by 1–4 mpg (0.6–1.7 The CAFE standards for 2011-2016 are footprint-based—i.e., sq m) between 2008 and 2011.To sq m) between 2008 and 2011.To

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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 mpg US)—167 g/km CO 2 —on the NEDC with optional low-friction tires. mpg US) with 172 g/km CO 2. 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.

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NHTSA Sets MY 2011 CAFE Standards; Estimates Industry-Wide 27.3 mpg

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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has set the model year 2011 CAFE standards, which it estimates will raise the industry-wide combined light-duty vehicle fuel economy average to 27.3 mpg, save 887 million gallons of fuel over the lifetime of the MY 2011 cars and light trucks, and reduce CO 2 emissions by 8.3

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