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Porsche Consulting supporting Hydrogenious’ efforts to scale up LOHC activities

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Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies GmbH has developed a technology that binds hydrogen gas with a carrier oil. Porsche Consulting will be supporting Hydrogenious’s efforts to further scale up its activities. It is then released and the oil is reused for the next load. Earlier post.)This

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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Drive Electric

Since the Clean Car Discount was introduced, EV and hybrids have grown to over a third of new registrations, already saving the country over $100m a year in fuel. . “Moving to electric vehicles as quickly as possible is the right move for the environment and the economy.

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Just Cleaning Up

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

The garage, somewhat clean again. The transmission off to the right has a fresh load of oil in it and I look forward to seeing if I have any major leaks over the next few days. Tonight I just did some simple cleanup. I swept the garage and put away all the tools, wood pieces and garbage so that there would be space to work in.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

EV Match

While EVs typically carry a higher initial price tag, they’re on average cheaper to fuel and maintain (no oil changes, head gaskets, timing belts, or spark plugs needed). 2020 saw the Tesla Model Y, Polestar 2, Porsche Taycan, Mini Electric, Kia Soul, and more hit the roads. Fast, Smooth, & Clean.

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VW Group head of research says its time for electrification, but progress has been extremely low; We need more

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For an industry like ours, where products are dependent for more than 90% on oil derivatives, this is a very critical situation. To fill the gap to sustainable and zero emission mobility, clean drive technologies, such as the electrification of the drivetrain, will be required. Shortage of fossil fuels.

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Victory! Death to the old Transmission Seal!

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

The mostly clean hole left with the seal removed. Even after lubricating the seal and the surrounding hole with oil, I still had to use the throwout tube and a large hammer just to get it in. At this point the transmission is fully assembled and just needs a load of oil. The seal pulled out with a pair of pliers after this.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Plug-in models that will be fighting for market share include the BMW i8 and i3, the Audi e-tron, the Cadillac ELR, the Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive, and the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid. Included in the frenzy will be contrived “battery electric vehicle (BEV) versus FCV” debates in the media and among clean fuel vehicle advocates.

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