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Porsche bringing diesel Cayenne to the US with 2013 MY

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Porsche will offer the Cayenne Diesel in the United States market for the first time beginning with the 2013 model year. The third-generation 2013 Boxster, the first all-new design since its debut in 1996, is also on display at the New York International Auto Show along with the Cayenne Diesel. The Cayenne Diesel is powered by a 3.0-liter

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Porsche delivering double-digit improvements in fuel economy across entire current model series

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With consumption reductions of 20 to 23% in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), the savings achieved by the new generation of Cayenne models are the highest. The new highlight within the model series—the Cayenne S Hybrid, to be launched this weekend—offers the greatest fuel economy: it consumes 8.2 l/100 km (24 mpg US).

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Volkswagen Group planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014; the role of the MQB in the Group’s electrification plans

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Currently, Volkswagen has 5 hybrids in production—the VW Touareg, the Porsche Cayenne S, the Audi Q5, the Porsche Panamera S and the VW Jetta—with the hybrid versions of the Audi A6 and A8 on the way, Schmidt noted, adding: In Europe first we launch the two BEVs, the up! DC/DC converter.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The drive components (motor, two-stage 1-speed transmission) of the HyMotion are in the engine compartment of the car as are the hydrogen fuel cell stack; the cooling system; a tri-port converter that regulates the voltage between the electric motor, the fuel cell and the lithium-ion battery; and the turbo compressor. Click to enlarge.

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US files civil complaint against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche for alleged Clean Air Act violations

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Beetle Convertible (2013-2015). Porsche Cayenne (2013-2016). Affected 2.0 liter diesel models and model years include: Jetta (2009-2015). Jetta Sportwagen (2009-2014). Beetle (2013-2015). Audi A3 (2010-2015). Golf (2010-2015). Golf Sportwagen (2015). Passat (2012-2015). Affected 3.0 Audi A6 Quattro (2014-2016).

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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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Cayenne and Panamera S. When the combustion engine is coupled, the lock-up of the torque converter in the automatic transmission disengages, and the torque of the electric motor is briefly increased to start the six-cylinder engine. These changes have resulted in different torque relationships in the lock- up torque converter.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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A liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery—developed by A123 Systems in cooperation with Porsche—temporarily stores converted braking energy from the front axle as well as converted exhaust-gas energy. The combustion efficiency of the now lighter and more rigid 2-liter V4 turbocharged gasoline engine has been increased.

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