Remove Cayenne Remove Diesel Remove Gasoline-Electric Remove Motoring
article thumbnail

Porsche offering Platinum Edition of Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Green Car Congress

Porsche is offering a new Platinum Edition of the Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S E-Hybrid—the latter a plug-in hybrid with a 10.8 Cayenne S E-Hybrid also comes with a stationary heating/air conditioning system. liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (35 to 36 mpg US) in the NEDC, depending on the tires.

Cayenne 150
article thumbnail

Porsche to Debut Cayenne Diesel at Geneva

Green Car Congress

The Cayenne diesel ( earlier post ) will be one of Porsche’s two world debuts at the upcoming Geneva auto show. The Cayenne diesel. The Cayenne diesel is equipped with a 3.0-liter The diesel accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.3 The Cayenne diesel carries a Euro 4 emission rating.

Cayenne 150
article thumbnail

Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

Green Car Congress

At the International Vienna Motor Symposium Prof. Areas of work being focused on by Volkswagen include the development of a high-performance diesel engine delivering 100 kW (134 hp) per liter of displacement and a new 10-speed dual clutch gearbox that reduces fuel consumption. to 1.6l); the EA 888 Gen3 gasoline engines (1.8l

Plug-in 345
article thumbnail

Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. Sometimes the electric motor does all of the work, other times the combustion engine does, and sometimes both work together. This generally occurs at slower city speeds.

Hybrid 98
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

As part of its approach to e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond, said Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Click to enlarge.

Plug-in 252
article thumbnail

Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

Green Car Congress

The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel. The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 Click to enlarge. Top: Drivetrain.

Hydrogen 259
article thumbnail

Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Green Car Congress

Electronic Fuel Vapor Management Valve for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles. The electronic fuel vapor management valve for hybrid-electric vehicles manages fuel vapor pressure contained within the fuel tank, increasing safety and enabling automakers to meet emissions regulations. The 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV features an Audi 3.0L

Eaton 218