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Porsche’s all-new electric Macan will use batteries from China’s CATL

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It was right behind the Cayenne (also due for an EV upgrade) with 87,553 deliveries and Porsche’s second-best seller. With DC fast charging of up to 270 kW, the Macan EV can charge from 10% to 80% in about 21 minutes. Source: CarNewsChina FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Porsche finally unveils the sporty all-electric Macan EV with up to 381 miles range

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The all-electric Porsche Macan EV (Source: Porsche AG) With DC fast charging of up to 270 kW, the Macan EV can be charged from 10% to 80% in around 21 minutes. These include the Cayenne-like free-standing 12.6 ” curved instrument display and 10.9″ The new infotainment is based on Android Auto with Porsche Communication Management.

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Volkswagen Group planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014; the role of the MQB in the Group’s electrification plans

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Currently, Volkswagen has 5 hybrids in production—the VW Touareg, the Porsche Cayenne S, the Audi Q5, the Porsche Panamera S and the VW Jetta—with the hybrid versions of the Audi A6 and A8 on the way, Schmidt noted, adding: In Europe first we launch the two BEVs, the up! DC/DC converter. —Martin Winterkorn.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel.

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