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Porsche presents two new eBikes

Green Car Congress

Porsche is expanding its range of e-mobility products and introducing two new e-bikes to the market. The roadworthy features of the Porsche eBike Sport make it suited for everyday life, while the Porsche eBike Cross is designed for rough terrain. Porsche eBike Sport. Porsche eBike Cross.

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Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

Green Car Congress

In a recent simulation study reported in Porsche Engineering Magazine , Porsche Engineering examined the potential of hydrogen combustion engines. For the passenger car sector, this is insufficient, said Vincenzo Bevilacqua, Senior Expert Engine Simulation at Porsche Engineering. Source: Porsche.

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Converting This 1977 Porsche 911 To Electric Yields 600 BHP From Tesla Motor

CleanTechnica EVs

Kit Lacey of eDub Services in the UK is proud of his work converting an iconic 1977 Porsche 911. “The drive unit was put on a dyno and got to 600 BHP, then it overheated the dyno!” ” Well, then it’s probably powerful enough. Some will call it sacrilege, but hey, the customer sold the original […].

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US files civil complaint against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche for alleged Clean Air Act violations

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Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC, Porsche AG, and Porsche Cars North America, Inc. The Clean Air Act requires vehicle manufacturers to certify to EPA that their products will meet applicable federal emission standards to control air pollution. Porsche Cayenne (2013-2016). Earlier post.). Affected 3.0

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

kWh per mile, taking advantage of the powerful motor regeneration that returned electricity to the battery when coasting or braking. These tires, which Clean Fleet Report comes across frequently on the cars we review, are designed for comfort and long wear, not necessarily for their handling prowess. Room to spare in back.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption.

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German automotive companies launch “clean-diesel” marketing campaign in US

Green Car Congress

Six German automotive companies—passenger car manufacturers Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen, and the supplier Bosch— launched their first joint campaign for diesels in the US. Under the slogan “Clean Diesel. Clearly Better.”

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