General

2 DME hybrid technology

General

The present state of full electric vehicle technology, storage of energy in nickel hydride batteries, super capacitors or lithium ion batteries does not provide a consumer acceptable solution due to range and space considerations. The combination of combustion engine as a provider of mechanical energy and electric motor as a drive or generator of electrical energy offers a genuine alternative, in particular over short driving distances.

The advantages of a fully electric concept:
- High degree of efficiency
- Minimal space requirements
- Torque available from engine speeds of 0 rpm can be combined with the long-range capabilities of the combustion engine. Porsche is the first manufacturer to bring a parallel full hybrid vehicle onto the market.

The drive concept of the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid delivers the sporty performance of an 8-cylinder engine while achieving the consumption and emission values of a 6-cylinder engine.

Important:
Safety instruction
The safety instructions must be observed during work on the Cayenne S Hybrid. All work on hybrid vehicles may only be performed by qualified staff.
For further information, see:
- the chapter "High-voltage safety" in the "Cayenne S Hybrid Training Information" and the
- "PIWIS Information System".