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The next generation of the Porsche Macan compact SUV will be fully electric

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The Supervisory Board of Porsche AG has decided to manufacture the next generation of the Macan as a fully electric series. This will be the first all-electric compact SUV from Porsche, and is due to roll off the assembly line in the Leipzig site at the start of the next decade. Current generation Macan.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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Mild hybrids, which are typically found in 48 volt electric systems, do not require a plug to operate. Plug-in hybrids are essentially a halfway point between full hybrid and fully electric automobiles. PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear. At this point, the Passat is a fully electric car—but with a range of more than 300 miles.

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