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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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Porsche’s Cayenne range follows the Panamera series ( earlier post ) in now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, 2019. The maximum system torque of 900 N·m is available from just above idle. l/100 km, electricity consumption 18.7–17.7

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2024 Porsche Cayenne Updates: More Power and More Screens

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We could debate whether the Cayenne saved Porsche until the cows come home, but there’s no denying the SUV’s appeal and popularity in the automaker’s lineup. Porsche’s giving the Cayenne better powertrains, a revised interior with more screens, and upgraded suspension. liter V6, which makes 348 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque.

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Federal court approves $225M settlement in VW 3.0L diesel case; California receives $66M plus two new VW ZEV models

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VW admitted to CARB engineers in November 2015 that it installed “defeat devices” that altered the operation of emissions control equipment in light-duty, 3.0-liter In a separate California decree, an additional $25 million dollars will be invested to advance availability of cleaner vehicles in California’s disadvantaged communities.

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Bosch Investing 400M Annually on Powertrain Electrification; Anticipates EVs and PHEVs to Gain 3% Global Market Share by 2020

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Following the market launch of Bosch parallel full-hybrid technology ( earlier post ) in the Porsche Cayenne S and Volkswagen Touareg hybrids, the company is increasingly investing in the development of powertrain technologies for all-electric vehicles. Matthias Küsell, head of development for electric vehicle and hybrid systems.

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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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The NOV alleges that the VW Group companies developed and installed a software defeat device—specifically, code in the electronic control module (ECM)—in certain VW, Audi and Porsche light duty diesel vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter alleging emissions cheating. liter engines for MY 2009-2015 vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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Essentially, the system “reserves” the battery’s available energy capacity for later electric driving phases by switching to Hybrid mode and engaging the six-cylinder engine earlier. This energy is stored in the traction battery so that it will be available for later zero-emissions driving. Cayenne and Panamera S. Max torque.

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

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Credits, exemptions, and other benefits could be available for an EV purchase, lease, or for relevant equipment like home charger installation. You can check out what EV-centric benefits may be available to you, sorted by state, here.