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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 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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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. Rounding out the driver’s options is the Sport mode for typical Porsche high performance and a special sporty characteristic with more direct handling. Evolution of Porsche hybrid modules. Porsche relies on the proven Tiptronic S for power transmission.

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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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Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, VW/Audi/Porsche, BMW, Subaru, and Mercedes all recently introduced variants of a single-motor, twin-clutch hybrid system (P2). The downside is the cost associated for the two large electric motors and associated power electronics. Other types of hybrid systems are in earlier stages of development and deployment.

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