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Porsche introducing long wheelbase version of Panamera plug-in hybrid; new entry-level V6 turbo

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, Porsche will present a long wheelbase version of its new Panamera version, called the Panamera Executive. Porsche introduced the fully redeveloped second-generation of the Panamera in the summer of 2016. The Executive models of the big Porsche have a 150 mm longer wheelbase.

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Porsche secures third straight FIA WEC Manufacturers’ World Championship title with the 919 Hybrid

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Porsche has earned a third consecutive Manufacturers’ World Championship title with the 919 Hybrid. The Porsche 919 Hybrid has netted six world championships, three outright Le Mans wins, a total of 17 race wins including seven double victories, 19 pole positions and twelve fastest race laps from 33 races. Season 2017 Porsche LMP team.

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Porsche launches new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid with new gen hybrid module; more e-range, better performance

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Porsche unveiled the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid ( earlier post )—the fourth model in the Panamera line—at the Paris Motor Show. l/100 km (94 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models, with up to 50 km (31 miles) all-electric range. That corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 56 g/km.

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Volkswagen Group to invest more than €62 billion up to 2016; largest-yet investment package for new models, advanced technologies and production facilities

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The ratio of capital expenditure to sales revenue will be at a competitive level of around 6% on average in the period from 2012 to 2016. In particular, the Group will continue to press ahead with the development of hybrid and electric engines. billion) in new production facilities and products in the period from 2012 to 2016.

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BYD’s “5-4-2” performance standard for New Energy Vehicles; 3 models over 3 years

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2” stands for the maximum liters of gasoline maximum that will be consumed for 100 km traveled in a BYD car—i.e., liter turbocharged engine paired with two electric motors and consumes less than 2L of fuel in 100 km traveled. In electric (EV) mode, it applies “all-time” 4WD with zero fuel consumption. seconds, has a 2.0-liter

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IHS forecasts global EV charger market to grow to more than 12.7M units in 2020

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Japan is a key growth region for the EV charging stations and recently passed a key milestone by having more EV charging stations than gasoline stations, said said Ben Scott, senior analyst at IHS Automotive. This is supported by the majority of OEMs, such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Porsche, and Volkswagen.

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Porsche Stops Selling the 718 Boxster and Cayman in Europe

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The Porsche 718 is now dead in Europe after it failed to meet the European Union’s so-called “cybersecurity” regulations. The Cayman and Boxster be joining the gasoline-powered Macan SUV in the afterlife, which encountered its own regional demise for similar reasons. Image: Porsche] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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