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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Nomax, Oct 25, 2004.

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    The german car-magazine "Automobilwoche" reports today, that there is a good chance for the succsessfull Porsche Cayenne SUV to become a hybrid - with technologie from Lexus/Toyota ! (What else ?)


    http://automobilwoche.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?newsId=3867


    Nomax from Munich, Germany
     
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    Very Cool! I wonder what the Porsche enthusiasts will think of this :)

    Thanks, Nomax!
     
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    DaimlerChrysler’s Mercedes-Benz division said it intends to have its first hybrid vehicle within five years, while Porsche reportedly is studying whether to build a hybrid version of its Cayenne sport utility vehicle using a Toyota powertrain.

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    5 years sounds like a realistic estimate to me.

    That lends a lot of credibility to me (as opposed to GM saying they'll have "real" hybrid vehicles out in 2006 or somesuch.)
     
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    But, of course, Porsche drivers are accustomed to the power and pick-up of their cars. I seriously doubt that most of them are all that concerned about the environmental aspect. I think the Cayenne commercial where the guy is revving the engine into a phone is a pretty good example of that.
     
    #5 TonyPSchaefer, Oct 26, 2004
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