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Porsche reports rising demand for plug-in Panamera S-E hybrid

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Porsche reported an almost 8% increase in sales during the first half of 2014 to 87,800 units. Via the integrated on-board charging componentry and the standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the battery can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours when connected to a 240V power source. Earlier post.).

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2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid: First Drive

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Porsche isn''t the first name in hybrids, or even in green cars. Examples of this include the 918 Spyder supercar and the new 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid. The 918''s 887-horsepower rating and 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds.'

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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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The introduction of this model, together with the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) and the 918 Spyder, will give Porsche three production plug-in hybrid models. This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 243 km/h (151 mph). kWh/100 km (208 Wh/km).

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Porsche launches compact SUV Macan with diesel option

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Porsche is expanding its range to include a new class of vehicle with the Macan, which is the first Porsche model to break into the compact SUV segment. Porsche invested €500 million (US$674 million) in the plant and has established an entire production line there with a capacity of around 50,000 vehicles per year.

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Tesla Model 3 with bolt-on parts matches Porsche 911 GT2 RS record at Buttonwillow

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Its top-tier trim, the Model 3 Performance, blitzes from 0-60 mph in 3.2 Last year, its Model S Plaid won the Exhibition Class at Pikes Peak , and in 2014, its custom Model S was the first Tesla ever featured at the SEMA Show. Case in point: the Model 3. around the track. ” Schaffer said.

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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. The Panamera S E-Hybrid can reach up to 84 mph (135 km/h) in all-electric operation. The car’s top track speed is 167 mph (269 km/h). Click to enlarge.

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New 300 hp 3.0L V6 diesel for Porsche Panamera boosts power by 20%, small improvement in fuel consumption

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Porsche is introducing a new 300 bhp (221 kW) 3.0L seconds, while the top speed has increased to 259 km/h (161 mph) compared to the 244 km/h (152 mph) achieved by the previous model. Porsche has combined its new engine with a water-cooled turbocharger for the first time, too. New Panamera diesel. Click to enlarge.

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