A Porsche hybrid is still in limbo

Later this year Porsche will decide whether to create a hybrid Cayenne sport utility vehicle.

Porsche announced similar intentions a few months ago and reaffirmed the potential of such a vehicle at the North American International Auto Show, where hybrid cars have been an important part of the stage this year.

"Since we at Porsche are convinced that environmental compatibility will be the most significant success factor for the future of the automotive industry our engineers have been looking closely at this alternative technology for a long time," stated Wendelin Wiedeking, CEO of Porsche AG, in his remarks at the show.