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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.

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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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The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Automakers will push for changes in the California ZEV mandates.

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

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The all-new electronic limited slip differential, Ultra Posi is designed for front and rear-wheel drive vehicles, performs comparably to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems and provides up to a 10% savings in fuel economy, Eaton says. This allows our customers to reduce vehicle weight up to 300 lbs.

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