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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

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At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. The Mission R is on a par with the performance level of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.

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Used Car of the Day: 2018 Porsche Macan GTS

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Today we bring you a certified pre-owned Porsche Macan GTS. A timing-cover oil leak was fixed last year. Modifications include the exhaust, carbon-fiber airboxes, and the air filter. The ask for this Porsche , which is in the northern suburbs of Chicago (respect for the Bears license plate), is $37,900.

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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. The 918 Spyder. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

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It’s also quicker than the Porsche 911 Turbo S (2.6 BYD Yangwang U9 electric supercar (Source: BYD) BYD’s U9 electric supercar features 12 sets of multifunctional active and passive aerodynamics kits, including a 4-speed adjustable electric rear wing, active diffuser, and large carbon fiber rear wing.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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To further promote these standards worldwide, Audi co-founded the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) with BMW, Daimler, Opel, Porsche and Volkswagen, connector manufacturers Mennekes and PhoenixContact, and the TÜV SÜD inspection authority in May 2015. The tanks can store around five kilograms (11.0

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace. Some examples are the use of fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar substituting for wood and metal in vehicle parts, appliances and furniture products.

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