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Porsche plug-in hybrid review, Mercedes electric vans, Stellantis battery plant: Today’s Car News

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The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid delivers more electric range, but will it deliver more mpg? In a review of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, we looked at how this model essentially helps. Mercedes reveals plans for an electric camper van. And one of Stellantis’ biggest EV battery plants is on hold.

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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Porsche’s Cayenne range follows the Panamera series ( earlier post ) in now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, 2019. mpg US) (fuel) and 19.6–18.7 Porsche has taken this boost strategy from the 918 Spyder super sports car.

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Toyota Avalon Hybrid review, Honda e:N2 Concept, Porsche Formula E car: Today’s Car News

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Porsche reveals the first Formula E car for Gen3. And we take a last drive in the new 43-mpg Avalon Hybrid. With the 2023 Toyota Crown arriving soon, a recent 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid test drive reminded us what a tough act this big, comfortable, efficient 43-mpg sedan. Honda shows an EV concept for China.

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

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At the Paris Motor Show, Porsche presented the Panamera Sport Turismo concept, a plug-in hybrid that offers 416 hp (306 kW) of peak system power. liters per 100 km (60 mpg US), combined NEDC, while CO 2 emissions are below 82 g/km. Panamera S Hybrid and Cayenne S Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes plug-in hybrids, BMW 330e mpg, Porsche and Tesla: Today’s Car News

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Porsche says Tesla isn’t a rival. Mercedes-Benz is ramping up its family of plug-in hybrids. And the range, gas mileage, and performance for the latest BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid sport sedan could add up to narrow appeal for spec-smart shoppers. The latest version of the BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid.

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Porsche Macan electric, Fiat Chrysler hybrids, lamppost charging: Today’s Car News

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Hybrids make up a larger percentage of Fiat Chrysler sales, and yet it has the lowest average mpg. And Porsche re-ups its intent to electrify its top-selling model. Porsche has renewed its plans to make the Macan crossover a fully. Charging connectors make sense on lampposts, as shown in a UK project.

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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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Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV on the road. During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 l/100 km (84 mpg US).

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