German Carmaker Porsche to Develop Hybrid Version Posted 2007-07-23 12:19:53 tags: RumorPorsche(suggest tag) Citing rising environmental concerns among car buyers, German luxury sports car-maker Porsche said Monday it's developing a hybrid drivetrain for its Cayenne SUV to drastically cut fuel consumption. In a statement issued at its headquarters in Stuttgart, Porsche said its aim was to achieve average fuel consumption of 8.9 liters (2.35 gallons) per 100 kilometers (62 miles). ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
MIT Students Convert Porsche 914 to Electric Posted 2007-07-10 14:37:48 tags: BlogEVPorsche(suggest tag) The most wonderful car I ever owned was my 1972 Porsche 914. It was a bomb, figuratively and literally; it handled fabulously but it was a mid-engine and you drove with nothing but a tank of gas between you and the front end. Now some lucky kids at MIT are converting one into an electric car. According to MIT News, their goal is "To demonstrate the viability of advanced electric vehicle technology and to help clarify what research and development has yet to be done." ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
Porsche Cayenne, Panamera getting hybrid power Posted 2007-07-02 17:13:00 tags: RumorPorsche(suggest tag) Automakers and legislators in Europe are tightening the screws on CO2 emissions, and Porsche may turn to hybrid powertrains for the Cayenne and Panamera to meet a proposed 130 gram per kilometer limit. Bosch and Audi are reported partners in the effort to bring a gasoline/electric system to the Cayenne before 2010, with the Panamera falling in line, as well. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
Porsche to go hybrid by 2009 Posted 2007-03-07 08:19:28 tags: RumorPorsche(suggest tag) Porsche is set to launch a hybrid version of its Cayenne luxury SUV by 2009 with the aim of cutting down on fuel consumption, AutoInsider News reported today. Porsche Australia's managing director Michael Winkler confirmed rumours about the gas-electric hybrid at the Melbourne motor show this week. He said that the hybrid system is still in development and that it will be installed in the Cayenne 4WD, although it is not limited to one type of engine, AutoInsider News reported. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
Porsche to offer Cayenne Turbo Hybrid? Posted 2007-03-02 16:14:34 tags: RumorBlogPorsche(suggest tag) The idea of hybrid version of the Porsche Cayenne first surfaced well over a year ago, but now things seem to be firming up. At the Melbourne Auto show this week, Porsche's Australian managing director Michael Winkler revealed that a hybrid Cayenne would be hitting the streets in 2009 and it would be available in Australia. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
