The Eco Friendly Porsche
Car manufacturer’s ‘Porsche‘ make their first gas-electric hybrid.
THE GREEN PORSCHE
Known for its fast, motor revving car range, ‘Porsche’ has decided to go environmental friendly.
The ‘Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid‘ will be their first car to run purely on gas and electricity. Costs of the project have been split with Audi Q7 and Touareg.
The Porsche is based around the updated 2008 model. This model also joined forces with Volkswagen and Audi. Its gas engine is an Audi 3.0 litre V6. The car also contains a metal hybrid battery pack of 152 pounds, creating its electric drive.
The generator consists of an electric motor. Its wheels are driven by the clutch assembly, whether gas or electric based. The cars power sources are coordinated by the ‘Hybrid Manager,’ an electronic control module.
ECO FRIENDLY
It looks to be more fuel efficient and cleaner. Its release should have been on sale but set backs have caused it to be available in 2010.
Part time self employed Birmingham Car Mechanic and Engineer, Newton Spencer said “it’s a great idea” but it has its “fair share of cut backs.”
He stated that he would worry about “how much energy” would be needed to “keep the car going.” What back up plans have been made to ensure safety concerning the cars “gas” element? He further commented on it being “highly unlikely” that “everyday people from Birmingham” would be driving them, whether eco friendly or not.
However he did note that he is “impressed” with the working idea, and that maybe “other” car companies could create similar eco cars.
AFFORDABLE?
As we know, the Porsche range is very expensive. They can range from £50, 000 and higher. Whether the price of the vehicle will be cheaper or not is still not certain.
Many people may not be able to afford this ‘eco friendly’ car, but may still want the qualities it has.
FUTURE TECHNOLOGY
This new technology will mean big change for the environment. It looks to have a big impact once released next year.
Will cheaper and more affordable car manufacturers create a similar vehicle? This is still in question but one we hope will end with ‘YES.’
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Rebekah Douglas says:
We’ve been waiting for eco friendly cars for ages! Hopefully in tht future they will amke affordable ones!
Mar. 18 at 12:20 pmStacey Spencer says:
Apparently there are eco friendly cars out there but not gas-electric hybrid cars.
I hope so to, that this technology can be reformatted and created at a cheaper price in other car manufacture retailers.
Just from speaking to people in Birmingham about it generally, their first reaction is “How much is that going to cost?”
It’s pretty funny, but raises an interesting point.
Mar. 18 at 1:24 pmKirsty Booth says:
It does seem like progress has been made but I’m not sure (considering the price of a Porche) how much effect this will have on combating climate change – shame! Maybe Ford will get their arses in gear and get us an eco friendly fiesta or something.
Mar. 18 at 3:37 pmStacey Spencer says:
Yes I see your point. But hopefully other car retailers will catch onto this idea and develop it for a cheaper price.
Like you said an eco friendly fiesta. It is more for the ordinary, everyday person.
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Mar. 19 at 7:21 amZara Bokhari says:
The idea is great and if completed by the deadline of 2010 will make a huge change to the envirminment. I agree that the idea would be more benficiary if applied to cars that are more readily seen and afforadble like the small student cars!
Mar. 19 at 12:45 pmStacey Spencer says:
Zara: Yeah that’s pretty much what most people agree on. Eco cars in cheaper car retailer ranges.
Keetsa: Thank you for posting your blog about this story too. Looking forward to reposnding :)
Mar. 19 at 4:02 pmKimberley says:
Love the article, just wish they made eco cars for those of us who cant flash the cash.
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