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Porsche reports ~60% of new Panamera models delivered in Europe are with plug-in hybrid drive; ramping up for Mission E

Green Car Congress

Porsche reports that around 60% of all new Panamera models that have been delivered in Europe were equipped with a hybrid drive. The Panamera plug-in hybrids (Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive) have a purely electric range of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles). Porsche is investing around €1 billion (US$1.2

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Tech: Porsche Taycan Aerodynamics Explained

Clean Fleet Report

In this video, we (Wouter Remmerie and team at AirShaper ) will go over the aerodynamic features of the Porsche Taycan and prepare it for road testing! Special thanks to the Porsche Centre in Mechelen, Belgium , for letting us play with this fantastic car. Another feature is the aerodynamic rims. Ride Height.

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Naxnova acquires Austria based Advanced Thermal Technologies – ET Auto

Baua Electric

This strategic acquisition, quick on the heels of the acquisition of the Belgium based Quad Industries, marks another significant step forward in Naxnova’s expansion strategy reinforcing their commitment towards delivering innovative solutions to customers worldwide, the company announced in a media release.

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Polestar 7 to replace Polestar 2 in EV line-up to avoid Volkswagen Golf-like fate

Baua Electric

The Polestar 2 is the brand’s first fully electric vehicle after the Polestar 1, a hybrid with up to 78 miles of electric range. The Polestar 2 is already a market leader in several regions like Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and others. Polestar’s electric performance car fuses Swedish luxury into the compact EV segment.

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Europe January 2021

EV Sales

While the XC40 PHEV major market was Germany (573 units), there were several others also helping in significant volumes, like the Netherlands (367), France (357), the UK (350), Belgium (434) and Italy (399). #2 but with also the flagship Teslas redesign and the Porsche Taycan lineup expansion (RWD, Cross Turismo.), and CCS!),

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Europe April 2021

EV Sales

3, i just do not see how can either of the ID models reach within shooting range of the Tesla sports sedan. Without production constraints and experiencing strong demand, the compact Volvo remains the strongest candidate for the 2021 PHEV Best Seller title. #5

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