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Porsche leaving FIA WEC LMP1, entering Formula E

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From 2019, a Porsche factory team will compete in Formula E. Porsche is now the fourth German OEM to realign its motorsport strategy this year to enter Formula E, following Audi ( earlier post ), BMW ( earlier post ) and Mercedes-Benz ( earlier post ). Porsche is working with alternative, innovative drive concepts.

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Porsche greenlights Mission E electric sports car; launch at end of decade

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The supervisory board of Porsche AG today has greenlighted the Mission E—the first 100% electric Porsche. The Mission E battery-electric concept car made its premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in September. Wolfgang Porsche, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Porsche AG.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. Combined system power is 887 hp (661 kW). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Porsche finishes production of the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid; platform for advanced development for vehicles and manufacturing

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The final Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) has come off the line in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen according to schedule. The hybrid super sports concept car made its debut at the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show, and was launched on the market as a limited series in late 2013.

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Manz AG takes 40% in CUSTOMCELLS

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The CUSTOMCELLS Group is developing and manufacturing advanced lithium-ion battery cells. The group recently gained international recognition through the establishment of a joint venture for cell production with Porsche AG. Earlier post.) —Martin Drasch, CEO Manz AG.

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Incoming 750kW Mercedes-AMG GT 63 sedan to debut AMG’s wild new EV tech to take on Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S Plaid

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According to Autocar , work is already well underway to reinvent the AMG GT four-door coupe to morph it into more of a rival for the Porsche Taycan Turbo S or Tesla Model S Plaid – except the AMG product is set to be even quicker, and possibly more fun to drive. Set to be the first car to benefit from Mercedes-AMG’s bespoke AMG.EA

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Audi e-tron GT electric sports car is its take on Porsche Taycan

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The four-door e-Tron GT concept that Audi introduced Wednesday at the 2018 LA Auto Show is “very, very, very, very, very close to production.” The design study will earn the distinction of being the first battery-powered Audi Sport model when it makes its debut as a.

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