article thumbnail

2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

Green Car Congress

The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Earlier post.) seconds (-0.7 seconds (-0.9

Cayenne 150
article thumbnail

Porsche launches carbon offsetting program for US drivers

Green Car Congress

(PCNA) has launched Porsche Impact , an online tool that links individual CO 2 emissions to specific climate projects. Impact has been available to customers in Germany, the UK, and Poland since late 2018.

Porsche 186
article thumbnail

Plug-in 2024 Audi Q8 to arrive later this year

EV Central

Natural plug-in rivals include the Range Rover Velar PHEV (from $132,800), BMW X5 50e ($149,990), Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe ($161,600) and Volvo XC90 Recharge Ultimate PHEV ($125,990). In 2018 the Q7 e-tron PHEV with V6 turbodiesel landed (after many delays), offering 56km battery-only range.

Audi 52
article thumbnail

Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

Green Car Congress

Together with the plug-in hybrids from Audi (A3 e-tron, Q7 e-tron and R8 e-tron) and Porsche (Cayenne S E-Hybrid and Panamera S E- Hybrid), Volkswagen AG now has ten models in its portfolio driven wholly or partially on electric power. In terms of the brand, the Passat GTE is a basic building block in Volkswagen’s electric motoring strategy.

Plug-in 150