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Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners advance climate-neutral eFuels development; Haru Oni pilot in Chile

Green Car Congress

Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners are developing and implementing a pilot project—the “Haru Oni” project—in Chile that is expected to yield the world’s first integrated, commercial, industrial-scale plant for making synthetic climate-neutral fuels (eFuels). Porsche will be the primary customer for the green fuel.

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

“That’s proper arse-hole parking,” says the Tesla Model 3 owner as he stares – bewildered – at our Porsche Taycan blocking three Tesla superchargers. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. 2023 Porsche Taycan RWD in Crayon and with choice options.

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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

Green Car Congress

The new charging station is suitable for electric models of all brands with the European standard Type 2 variant of the widely used Combined Charging System (CCS), and is now available for use free of charge. Increasing the available charging capacity to up to 450 kW allows charging times to be significantly reduced.

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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

Teslarati

“Six out of ten Porsche Taycan” ever delivered have a problem with battery management that affects and damages battery cells, requires replacement of cells and batteries, and is causing vehicle fires, according to a source working at Porsche’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. The Porsche Taycan’s charging port.

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Porsche invests in Israeli start-up Tactile Mobility; integration of tactile data into production cars

Green Car Congress

Porsche is intensifying its collaboration with Israeli technology company Tactile Mobility with a minority investment. In addition to Porsche, Union Tech Ventures and existing investors are participating in the current investment round. —Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board for Research and Development at Porsche.

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Ford unveils all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV

Green Car Congress

When it arrives in late 2020, Mustang Mach-E will be available with standard (75.7 of torque, with the standard all-wheel-drive variation targeting quicker times to 60 mph than the base Porsche Macan series. The GT is targeting 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds, making it faster off the line than a Porsche Macan Turbo. Internal space.

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

As more people choose to own Electric Vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand, it’s important for drivers to understand how and where to access reliable, efficient, EV-specific repair and maintenance services. They service all EV types, and offer pre-purchase inspections for EV buyers and regular maintenance services.