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EVs and hybrids may be touted as the "green" cars of the present, but the dino-burning diesel engine deserves its moment in the spotlight for fuel efficiency as well. Porsche seems to agree, at least in the case of the Porsche Cayenne. The diesel-engined vehicle has been roaming the streets of Europe for a while now, and it's just been announced as the first diesel-powered vehicle produced by Porsche to enter the U.S…

Porsche has completed preliminary studies in their electric car prototypes, including a Porsche Boxster, and have even begun road tests.

Funds for the Porsche EV are coming from a government-aided "Model Region Electro-Mobility Stuttgart" - a large-scale trial to study the everyday reasonableness of using all-electric vehicles. Out of the three Porsche Boxster E electric prototypes, two are rear-wheel drive (RWD) and one is all-wheel drive (AWD).¹

Porsche's AWD model uses two independent electric…

The new Porsche Panamera S Hybrid recently scored a huge victory at the Intercity Rally at the eleventh Michelin Challenge Bibendum. The Panamera's parallel full hybrid drive system took first place at the international forum for sustainable mobility, which was staged this year in Berlin. Second place was taken by a 911 Carrera with a conventional combustion engine, proving in the process that Porsche models are fundamentally efficient vehicles.

The two Porsche models compete…

Porsche has completed preliminary studies in their electric car prototypes, including a Porsche Boxster, and have even begun road tests.

Funds for the Porsche EV are coming from a government-aided "Model Region Electro-Mobility Stuttgart" - a large-scale trial to study the everyday reasonableness of using all-electric vehicles. Out of the three Porsche Boxster E electric prototypes, two are rear-wheel drive (RWD) and one is all-wheel drive (AWD).¹  

Porsche's AWD model uses two independent electric…

The delicious Porsche plug-in-hybrid 918 Spyder - which first appeared as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show, hitting everyone's sweet spot for ground-breaking innovation and sexy, good looks - is headed to the production line in fall 2013!

Why are we telling you this now? There are a handful of good reasons:

A. Because it's really exciting.
B. Because, even while production isn't slated to start for nearly two years, Porsche has already…

Think the Toyota Prius was the first hybrid car ever made? Think again. The reality, contrary to many recent ad campaigns, is the world's first hybrid was designed and built by the founding father of present-day Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart and automotive pioneer, Ferdinand Porsche.

Called the Semper Vivus, Porsche's original hybrid debuted all the way back in 1900. And while many have lost sight of this major accomplishment…

Seemingly overnight, Porsche added another hybrid to its range: the four-seat Panamera S Hybrid. This addition marks a new chapter of Porsche Intelligent Performance and continues the success story of the popular Gran Turismo.

In short, the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is a more eco-friendly ride with zero compromise on performance. Even with CO₂ emissions as low as 159 g/.62 mi., it boasts an aggressive 380 horsepower (hp). This translates to an impressive…

It's better to experience certain things sooner rather than later. The all-new 2012 Panamera S Hybrid is certainly one of those things.

Porsche will officially unveil the Panamera S Hybrid at next month's Geneva Auto Show.

But you don't have to wait that long to learn more about it...

The company's first production hybrid mixes Porsche performance with fuel efficiency

ATLANTA - October 28, 2010 - Next month Porsche begins selling its 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid sport-utility vehicle through its 197 authorized U.S. dealers, giving fuel-efficiency minded consumers who also enjoy performance and handling a clear choice in the hybrid arena.

The Cayenne S Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds on its way to a top test track?