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Porsche adds second production hybrid model, Panamera S Hybrid

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Porsche will unveil the Panamera S Hybrid, its second production hybrid model, later this year. L/100 km (35 mpg US) on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), making it the most fuel-efficient Porsche yet. The Porsche parallel full hybrid system also reduces consumption at high speeds via a “sailing” or coasting mode.

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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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kWh lithium-ion battery on the electrical grid, Porsche noted. Here, the electric motor acts as a generator, which increases load on the combustion engine until the engine is operating in very efficient load ranges. Motor and battery. The test circuit, which had a total length of 28.7 miles) city driving, 9.2 kg/kW to 0.54

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Porsche to Debut Cayenne Diesel at Geneva

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Hybrid components (red) in the Porsche Cayenne: power electronics, clutch actuator, electric motor with clutch (from left). Porsche is also developing a parallel hybrid variant of the Cayenne. The Cayenne diesel carries a Euro 4 emission rating. Click to enlarge.

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ICCT: ongoing cost reductions in full- and mild-hybrid systems could bring them into consumer mainstream by 2025

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The green line reflects FEV’s 15% cost reduction for the power transmission/clutch/motor subsystems from 2010 to 2013, assuming that the same reductions are achieved in all parts of the hybrid system. This type of system uses a planetary gear to distribute power between the engine, generator, traction motor, and drivetrain.

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