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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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The new generation of the Cayenne will enter the market later this year in five versions: Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S Diesel and—in a world premiere—the Cayenne S E-Hybrid, the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment. Cayenne S E-Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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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 liter engines for MY 2009-2015 vehicles. Earlier post.). city, highway). EPA 2 November NOV.

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2024 Polestar 3 review: Electric SUV goes above and beyond Tesla Model Y

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Which is why Polestar was keen to push the point that Tesla is “a volume-selling brand like VW”, while it is keen to take on cars like the BMW iX, Audi Q8 E Tron and, rather gamely, Porsche’s Cayenne with the Polestar 3. Oh, and a list of safety gear that’s too long to go on with.

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2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year

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And there’s loads of substance in the new Macan, starting with its standard equipment. Sure, by Porsche standards it’s at the more affordable end of the scale, but compared with other luxury SUVs it wears a price premium. Macan Turbo gets adjustable height air suspension and rear wheel steering. Porsche Macan 4 and Porsche Macan Turbo.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 38.9 seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 43.2 You may not need the brakes as much as you’d think Battery and Charging When slowing or stopping regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. torque 0-60: 4.8

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Plug-in 2024 Audi Q8 to arrive later this year

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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). 100km, while energy consumption (NEDC) is 21.0kWh/100km. What are the Q8 PHEV’s specifications? Audi’s reported figures are 2.6L/100km,

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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. In this process, energy is recovered by regenerative braking and stored in the battery.

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