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

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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. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7

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Porsche introduces plug-in hybrid concept Panamera Sport Turismo; 60 mpg US

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The Panamera Sport Turismo is designed to be driven in pure electric mode up to a speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and can cover distances of more than 30 km (19 miles). Panamera S Hybrid and Cayenne S Hybrid. Combined fuel consumption is less than 3.5 liters per 100 km (60 mpg US), combined NEDC, while CO 2 emissions are below 82 g/km.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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Maserati says the top speed is 187 mph, making this luxury SUV a fast grocery-getter. The design is just different enough that it is easily differentiated from its closest competitors—the BMW X5, Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S and the Porsche Cayenne. The automatic transmission evenly distributes power to all four wheels on an as-needed basis.

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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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The test drive results were obtained from four unmodified Panamera S E-Hybrid production cars, each carrying three to four people, with the climate control system activated and accelerating up to 230 km/h (143 mph) on the highway section of the route. mph), while the average speed in NEDC testing is just 33 km/h (20.5

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Prototype test drive: Lucid Gravity might defy segments

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There are fixed digital buttons on the left similar to the Air sedan , plus basic controls displaying the climate control temp and steering wheel adjustment controls. By my own estimation, 60 mph came in less than 4.0 Lucid Gravity prototype The prototype digital gauge cluster instantly lit up with some warning lights.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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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. The front-wheel drive Passat GTE accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 8.0

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