Porsche Contemplates Killing Diesel Models
Diesel-powered Porsche models may be long for this world.
The luxury and performance arm of the Volkswagen Group is looking into whether or not it will continue producing diesel engines as Porsche makes a stronger push into electrified vehicles. Speaking to Reuters, CEO Oliver Blume confirmed the German automaker is looking into the issue but has not yet made a decision on it. A decision will come before the end of the decade on whether the company’s latest generation of diesel engines will be its last.
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For now, however, diesel engines will continue to exist in Porsche’s product mix, and a diesel variant will arrive with the redesigned Cayenne SUV next month. Diesel engines reportedly account for about 15 percent of Porsche sales worldwide, but that could be changing as a result of the massive Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal.
Porsche has already expressed its desire to focus heavily on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles with the production Mission E expected to arrive in 2019.
[Source: Reuters]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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