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Porsche Board OKs Development of 918 Spyder Plug-in

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Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has approved the development of a production model based on the Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in concept, introduced at the Geneva Auto Show and at Auto China in Beijing earlier this year. We will develop the 918 Spyder in Weissach and assemble it in Zuffenhausen. Tags: Brief. The Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing.

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Report: Lamborghini's Details Wild New Hybrid V8

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However, the hybrid powertrain is obviously more Porsche 918 Spyder than Toyota Prius. Interestingly, exclusive models with absolutely ludicrous price tags seem to be one of the few vehicle segments where price bumps are still being tolerated by the market. A cheaper model, even if it starts well above $250,000, could be warranted.

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Porsche Debuts Concept 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Geneva

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Phantom diagram of the 918 Spyder with plug-in hybrid technology. 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.

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Porsche Goes Hybrid

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918 Spyder is Porsche’s First Ever Plug In Hybrid Electric Car. From the post: Dubbed the 918 Spyder, this stealthy-looking ride is a parallel hybrid just like the Prius – well, except much, much sexier. Dubbed the 918 Spyder, this stealthy-looking ride is a parallel hybrid just like the Prius – well, except much, much sexier.

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Audi to Invest 5.9B Through 2012 on New Products, Including Electric and Hybrid Models

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The A1, A7, A8 and R8 Spyder will be added to the product portfolio during 2010. Tags: Brief. Approximately €5.9 billion (US$8.5 billion)—about 80% of its total investment in fixed assets—will be devoted to new product development, further optimization of conventional drivelines and the development of electric and hybrid models.

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Porsche Developing Electric Vehicles; 3 Electric Boxsters Slated for Testing

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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 ), Porsche earlier this year unveiled the plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder concept car. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.). L/100 km (28.7

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Porsche confirms 70g/km CO2 918 Spyder for production

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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 918 Spyder concept [.]. Tags: Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid.

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