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Porsche is moving fast into EVs: Lessons learned from Taycan

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In 2013, German carmakers got their hands on Tesla Model S luxury four-door sport sedans and tore them apart. An industry insider in that country told us the Model S was a massive shock to Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz—but perhaps even more so to Porsche, which had been hugely successful with its fast, sporty Panamera four-door.

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Porsche acquires stake in Fazua and plans joint ventures with Ponooc to expand involvement in e-bike market

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Porsche is further expanding its involvement in the rapidly growing market for e-bikes by acquiring a stake in Fazua , an innovative manufacturer of e-bike drive systems, and establishing a strategic partnership with Ponooc Investment B.V. Porsche is acquiring 20% of the shares in Fazua GmbH. Ponooc is part of Pon Holdings B.V.—a

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Porsche increases stake in electric sports car company Rimac to 15.5%

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Porsche has increased its stake in technology and sports car company Rimac Automobili to 15.5%. Porsche is now strengthening the established partnership. Porsche initiated a development partnership with Rimac against the back-drop of its electric mobility campaign. The company also develops and produces electric bikes.

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Porsche takes 10% stake in the electric technology and sports car company Rimac; development partnership

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Porsche AG has taken a 10% stake in the technology and electric sports car company Rimac Automobili. As part of its electrification efforts, Porsche is seeking a development partnership with the young company. —Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Executive Board for Finance and IT at Porsche.

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Porsche reports rising demand for plug-in Panamera S-E hybrid

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Porsche reported an almost 8% increase in sales during the first half of 2014 to 87,800 units. Via the integrated on-board charging componentry and the standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the battery can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours when connected to a 240V power source. Earlier post.).

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2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel: 2012 New York Auto Show

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European buyers have had several years to get used to the idea of a diesel Porsche, but the concept will come as a bit of a shock to U.S. Porsche enthusiasts. Nevertheless, Porsche has announced its first diesel in the U.S. market will be the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel.

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Porsche 918 Spyder Live Photo Gallery: 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show

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Porsche officially debuted its long awaited 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid supercar at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. First shown in concept form at the 2010 Geneva Show, and making numerous appearances in prototype guise since then, it was shown for the first time in production trim. The heart of the 918 Spyder is a 4.6-liter

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