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Porsche has ceased producing its vehicles with diesel engines in all global markets.
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The news comes comes courtesy of the U.K. publication Autocar, which reported the brand has stopped production of its diesel-equipped Macan compact crossover. The Porsche Panamera and the Porsche Cayenne already had ditched their diesel engine options.
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Porsche’s decision to pull the plug on diesel follows in the wake of the Volkswagen diesel-emissions scandal, which resulted in the recall or buyback of more than half a million U.S. vehicles following the revelation that the automaker equipped its diesel-powered vehicles with an emissions-cheating device that violated the Clean Air Act. Porsche is one of eight automotive brands owned by the Volkswagen Group, and its Cayenne diesel was part of the recall; Porsche has not offered a diesel-powered model in the United States since.
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Porsche did continue to sell diesels elsewhere, and the brand officially linked the powertrain’s demise to declining sales overseas. Instead, Porsche plans to focus on its gasoline and gasoline-electric hybrid powertrains, where demand continues to increase. Additionally, the forthcoming Mission E electric car promises to combine more than 300 miles of driving range with Porsche’s legendary performance.
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