Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Porsche will offer a lithium-ion starter battery option—the first automaker to do so—as of January 2010 for the 911 GT3, 911 GT 3 RS, and Boxster Spyder. Tags: Batteries. The new Li-ion starter battery. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

Porsche will introduce a new 911 Turbo model at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show (17-27 September) that offers almost an 18% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared to its predecessor. liter gasoline engine delivering maximum output of 500 hp (368 kW). Tags: Brief. The new 911 Turbo features the a 3.8-liter

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Automotive designs and engineering are rapidly evolving, and new cars today look and perform differently than models from just a few years ago. Lower-volume automakers like Land Rover and high-end brands like Porsche don’t get tested because of the massive price tag that comes with smashing up vehicles like the Range Rover and 911.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to introducing the flywheel KERS equipped 911 GT3 R hybrid for production-based GT racing ( earlier post ) and the Cayenne S Hybrid ( earlier post ) at the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche unveiled the plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder concept car. The V8 combustion engine is a further development of the 3.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Porsche is consistently targeting improving fuel economy with each model change. In the sports cars with naturally aspirated engines, the vast majority of these reductions, 0.5 Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2010

After its debut in April at Germany’s Nürburgring race circuit in a six-hour event, the Porsche Hybrid challenged the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in May. It led many hours of the race until the closing two hours when a combustion engine issue forced the car to retire. Tags: Brief.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 8, 2010

Here’s the full text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: via Inhabitat: 918 Spyder is Porsche’s First Ever Plug In Hybrid Electric Car. Porsche recently blew everyone at the Geneva Auto Show out of the water with their freshly unveiled electric concept car – their first plug-in hybrid ever. by Yuka Yoneda, 03/02/10.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2009

Volkswagen won the overall 2009 International Engine of the Year Award—the first time the company took the top award—with its 1.4-liter liter TSI Twincharger engine. liter category and was voted Green Engine of the Year, beating both Toyota’s and Honda’s new electric-hybrid powerplants. liter to 3-liter engine.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Porsche will present the brand-new generation of the Cayenne Sports Utility at the Geneva Motor Show in early March, including the world debut of the Cayenne S Hybrid with its parallel full hybrid drive. Tags: Hybrids. Hybrid elements in the new Cayenne Hybrid are represented in red. Click to enlarge. L/100km (28.75 Cayenne Hybrid S.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2010

Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., Zhu Hang, vice president and Dean of Engine Engineering & Research Institute, Chery Automobile Co. Tags: Brief. the country’s leading independent automaker: Chery 1.6S Tiggo, 1.3S

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EV Central

APRIL 27, 2024

The Porsche Macan is a whole lot more than just another fast SUV. Let me explain… The Macan is Porsche’s top selling car, accounting for about half of the brand’s sales in Australia. Distinguished by its fake air vents on the sides of the rear bumper, the Porsche Macan Turbo makes up to 470kW and 1130Nm and gets to 100km/h in 3.3

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 31, 2010

You don’t hear the name Porsche and think about truck cabs too often – but as we move towards the next generation of vehicle technologies, Porsche Engineering Group GmbH is getting in on the act by forming a partnership with Scania.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But then another rear-engined European import showed up, with a price tag similar to the Beetle's and two additional doors. It wasn't as quick on the ice as his Porsche 356-engined Beetle, but he held onto it until it rusted to nothingness (i.e., Plymouth's cheapest 1960 Valiant four-door had a $2,033 price tag.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2010

Williams Hybrid Power’s novel flywheel technology helped to power the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to the lead for eight hours at last weekend’s Nürburgring 24hr race. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid was one of 33 Porsches to take the start line in a field of 200 entries in the endurance race on the Nordschleife.

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Green Cars News

JULY 29, 2010

Following hot on the heels of Porsche’s confirmation of its all-electric Boxster trials is the news that their spectacular hybrid the 918 Spyder will be developed in limited numbers for road use. The mid-engined plug-in hybrid has CO2 emissions of just 70g/km with a corresponding fuel consumption of a staggering 94.1mpg.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 30, 2010

A press advert for one of Porsche’s hybrid models has been found to be ‘misleading’ as it was ruled to suggest that Cayenne S Hybrid model can operate without the use of its combustion engine for an unlimited time. Tags: Porsche ASA cayenne hybrid mislead S.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Independent engine manufacturer VM Motori SpA of Italy has awarded. liter V6 diesel engine. Following pre-machining of the cylinder blocks and bedplates at Tupy, final machining and engine assembly is performed in a purpose-built manufacturing facility at VM Motori in Cento, Italy. Tags: Brief.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

With more than a quarter of a million vehicles sold since its launch six years ago, the Porsche Cayenne is one of the few success stories in the modern era. Now, Porsche is working on a Cayenne Hybrid which it hopes will lead its emergence in the high performance green car sector. This allows drivers to save fuel at speeds of 86mph.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Valmet Automotive is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the automotive industry and recently became a THINK shareholder and strategic industrial partner. Valmet Automotive also produces Garia and Fisker alternative-fuel vehicles as well as Porsche AG’s Boxster and Cayman. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

In powertrain production, new generations of engines will be launched with enhanced performance, fuel consumption and emission levels. The Group is trying to complete a complex merger with Porsche. Tags: Engines Hybrids Market Background Motors Vehicle Manufacturers.

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EV Match

DECEMBER 22, 2020

While EVs typically carry a higher initial price tag, they’re on average cheaper to fuel and maintain (no oil changes, head gaskets, timing belts, or spark plugs needed). 2020 saw the Tesla Model Y, Polestar 2, Porsche Taycan, Mini Electric, Kia Soul, and more hit the roads. New EV Models Keep Coming. Nissan Ariya. Nissan Ariya.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

As well as suspending the mass of the engine and transmission, the mounts provide a reaction point for torque and isolate the body of the vehicle from powertrain noise and vibration. The first application will be for engine mounts in the new (2010) Porsche GT3. Tags: Engines Vehicle Systems.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

The Schaeffler Hybrid features a combustion engine from a basic vehicle, a central electric motor and two wheel hub motors. The various elements can each be switched on or off; options range from classic operation using a combustion engine, operation as a parallel hybrid or serial hybrid to operation using the electric motor only.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

seconds and a $233,400 (1,680,000 yuan) price tag. BYD claims the new EV is “The most powerful supercar in the pure electric era, surpassing the power performance of the V12 engine. It’s also quicker than the Porsche 911 Turbo S (2.6 seconds).

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Teslarati

JUNE 11, 2022

Over the past week, multiple Formula E teams have shared videos and images of testing and car liveries of their next-generation racecar, most notably including Porsche and Jaguar. Yesterday was an exciting day at the Porsche development center in Weissach. TAG Heuer Porsche FE Team (@PorscheFormulaE) June 9, 2022.

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Green Cars News

MAY 14, 2009

Green car technology is expected to take the ‘International Engine of the Year’ awards by storm this year. Last year’s winner, BMW, renowned for its Efficient Dynamics technology and for its range of class-leading green cars, has a fight on its hands to achieve a record-breaking fifth consecutive International Engine of the Year title.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 8, 2010

Ferrari, Lotus or Porsche: close your eyes and picture a vehicle from any of those world-famous manufacturers and you’re likely to envision a dream car with sleek lines, an eye-catching body and incredible power. Tags: Honda Lotus Engineering Porsche Tesla Motors The Green Piece Vauxhall Ferrari geneva motor show.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. Eaton has developed a range of next-generation variable valvetrain systems for high-speed overhead camshaft engines.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2010

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. Source: Bosch. Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2021

While the Tesla Model S has been the main staple for those who require a touch of luxuriousness in the all-electric automobile sector, Mercedes-Benz has focused on its fancy and pretty gas-powered engines since its introduction in 1926. The test facility is located outside of Stuttgart, where both Mercedes and Porsche are headquartered.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. liter V6 engine. Both engines use premium 91 octane. Cruising Comfort.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

An engineering specialist from Finland known for its work producing electric cars in partnership with the likes [.]. Tags: Electric cars automotive car electric EVA Fisker geneva motor show Porsche Think Valmet.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

EUCAR members are BMW, DAF, Daimler, Fiat, Ford Europe, GM/Opel, Porsche, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Renault, Scania, Volkswagen Group and Volvo. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Policy Research. Ecological and efficient manufacturing. EUCAR is closely connected to ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 14, 2022

There’s currently a premium price-tag on traditional automatics due to their ease of use, allowing the driver to concentrate on driving rather than gear-selection. The audible whine imitates the frequency of a traditional internal combustion engine, and adapts to how fast the vehicle is travelling. EVs are the same. Premium SUV, sir?

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Green Cars News

MAY 27, 2009

With CO2 emissons of 148g/km the luxury SUV sets the bar surprisingly high when it comes to this premium sector of the automotive industry - as a comparison the Porsche Cayenne starts at 244g/km of CO2, the BMW X5 at 214g/km, and the Audi Q5 175g/km - impressive stuff. Tags: Lexus Lexus RX 450h rx 450h.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 9, 2009

It has an impressive pedigree too - the Coda team has worked with Porsche Engineering, Energy CS and Lishen on the development of the vehicle chassis and battery pack. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Coda Coda Automotive Lishen.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Audi RS e-Tron GT. Promised by 2025.

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