Porsche Cayenne hybrid can do 70mph on the electric motor alone

When the 2009 Porsche Cayenne hybrid hits the markets, the new gasoline-electric powered SUV will be capable of cruising at speeds up to 70mph on the electric motor alone. Once the gasoline engine helps the car 70mph, the SUV will stop using gas and the electric motor will be used for power.

Porsche is working with Bosch and Audi to produce the gasoline-electric V8 engine which will have a fuel economy of 26.8mpg.

“If Porsche was going to do a hybrid, it makes sense to do it from a
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Will_ - 7/27/2007 8:35:12 AM

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Well, German fans have no choice but to love hybrids now that a German company is going to the market with them...

Hwany - 7/27/2007 10:24:20 AM

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It's not like Japanese company has 'invented' hybrids.
They just copied and marketed it first and tell everyone they "invented" it.

Bill - 7/27/2007 10:38:58 AM

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The German Navy used "hybrids" as far back as 1906. Gasoline-Electric submarines. Sound familiar?

Will_ - 7/27/2007 12:24:29 PM

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Thanks for regurgitating known facts Hwany and Bill. My point is that you and your peers can now stop talking trash about hybrids simply because the Japanese automakers are leading the hybrid (in automobiles) movement now that the most German automobile company in the world has one.

Bill - 7/27/2007 2:05:20 PM

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Wow, Will has to go off tangent and make it all German vs Japanese again. Splendid!

Will_ - 7/27/2007 5:15:53 PM

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My point still being proven that you've yet to talk your normal anti-hybrid bs...

Bill - 7/27/2007 5:29:23 PM

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Anti-hybrid bias? I merely mentioned a historical fact. Where do I say something negative about hybrids - or the Japanese?

EnnNorak - 7/28/2007 2:35:31 PM

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I still say that a Porsche hybrid is an oxymoron. Just how long do you think that Porsche can sustain 70 mph on the battery alone? Drag at higher steady speeds or having to accelerate for passing will quickly deplete the battery. I love German cars the most and hate hybrids for reasons I have stated many times here before. The only hybrids I see as being viable are plug-in hybrids for strictly urban use and that would be feasible only if power companies offer special rates to consumers who recharge these vehicles during off-peak hours.

david989 - 7/27/2007 11:19:04 AM

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That's impressive. Even I must admit that. Anyone know what the Lexus LS600h can do in electric mode?

benzdabest - 7/27/2007 1:00:55 PM

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45mph

jon21 - 7/27/2007 11:50:00 AM

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Smart companies use Hybrid in their products.

Autoegr525 - 7/27/2007 2:56:31 PM

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The hybrid cayenne will be even more of a pig than the current one. What's the curb weight on this thing going to be, 8,000 pounds?

ashramboy - 7/27/2007 6:57:32 PM

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Doesn't make sense. Pure speculation at this point on the porsche hybrid system. 70mph and up on a battery power only? are you kidding me? 70mph to 80mph will take about 50 seconds. try moving 6000+pounds with 30 to 50 hp.

TONYRICH - 8/5/2007 4:18:45 PM

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THIS IS NOT VERY HARD TO DO ONCE YOU ARE UP TO A GIVEN CRUISEING SPEED NO MATTER WHAT IT IS IT ONLY TAKES 10HP TO MAINTAIN IT YOU ONLY NEED THE POWER TO ACCELERATE ONCE YOU ARE UP TO THAT SPEED YOU DONT NEED THAT POWER ANYMORE AND THEN YOU CAN HOLD THAT SPEED WITH JUST 10HP.