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Porsche unveils Mission X electric hypercar concept

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Porsche unveiled its latest concept study, the two-seat Mission X. The reinterpretation of a hypercar, with Le Mans-style doors that open upwards to the front and a high-performance, features an efficient 900V electric powertrain. This type of door was previously used on the legendary Porsche 917 racing car.

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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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New Formula E Porsche 99X Electric Gen3 celebrates world premiere

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With the Porsche 99X Electric Gen3, Porsche heads into a new era of Formula E. The electric racing car, which underwent an evolution in the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach, celebrated its world premiere in the Porsche Experience Center in Franciacorta, Italy.

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Porsche and Hydro to cooperate on low-carbon aluminum and battery materials recycling

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Porsche AG and Norsk Hydro ASA will work together to further reduce the carbon footprint of Porsche’s car models by using low-carbon aluminum and extrusions from Hydro. In addition, the two companies will collaborate on an innovative value chain concept for battery materials and its recycling.

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Porsche and Boeing to partner on premium urban air mobility market; electric VTOL concept

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Porsche and Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the premium urban air mobility market and the extension of urban traffic into airspace. Porsche is looking to enhance its scope as a sports car manufacturer by becoming a leading brand for premium mobility. Porsche, will implement and test a prototype.

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Porsche Mission X previews electric sports cars, 900V charging

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Porsche on Thursday unveiled the Mission X, an electric suoercar concept that could preview a future production model. "As As a design study, not offered for sale, with production to be decided in due time, the Mission X is a glimpse into what the sports car of the future could look like," a Porsche press release declared.

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Porsche Mission X Electric Hypercar Concept Revealed

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Celebrating 75 years of Porsche sports cars, the company today revealed its newest concept car: the Mission X. As a design study, not offered for sale, with production to be decided in due time, the Mission X is a glimpse into what the sports car of the future could look like.

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