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Porsche Mission X: A deep dive inside the first mid-motored EV with the guy who created it

EV Central

Outside of the willfully illogical Porsche 911, the mid-engined layout has long been considered the gold standard for sports cars, with its perfect balance. Now the world is about to see the introduction of the first mid-engined, or at least mid-batteried, electric cars, thanks to none other than Porsche. Porsche Mission X.

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Tesla Model 3 with bolt-on parts matches Porsche 911 GT2 RS record at Buttonwillow

Teslarati

That number may sound impressive, but it is downright shocking when one puts it in perspective as it puts the lap time of Unplugged’s Model 3 in the same ballpark as the formidable Porsche 911 GT2 RS and GT3 RS. So does this mean that Unplugged’s Model 3 is better than Porsche’s track monster in a closed circuit?

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EV News: Marching ahead

Electric Auto Association

Porsche, Hyundai, Stellantis, and more. Porsche EV Porsche Fully electric on the way Prototypes of the Porsche Boxster and Macan EVs were spotted undergoring testing ahead of their 2025 release. Tesla Model 3 Tesla Price drop to normal The price of a new Tesla 3 is now below the average cost of a car in the US.

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Bosch taking full control of EM-motive electric motor JV with Daimler

Green Car Congress

The company’s electric motors already feature in vehicles made by Daimler, Porsche, Fiat, Volvo, Peugeot, and StreetScooter, among others. The two parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price or any further details of the acquisition.

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Malaysia wants EVs to be tax-free, duty-free to encourage consumers to buy

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Environmental reasons seem to be the main driving force behind the argument that EVs should be exempt from numerous duties and taxes that are increasing the price of vehicles. As of September 2020, only the Nissan LEAF, the Mini Electric, BMW i3, and Porsche Taycan were available for purchase. I’d love to hear from you!

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Resale values crucial for supercar segment growth: Lalit Choudary, Infinity Cars | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The supercar industry has lately been booming in India, with carmakers like Porsche and Lamborghini registering record domestic sales over the last couple of years. Residual value drives trade-ins Despite the sky-high price tags that supercars come with in India, there’s a thriving appetite for them.

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EVs will drive long-term electricity cost down, studies suggest

Baua Electric

These studies describe a shift to a higher, but better-distributed electricity load that makes better use of infrastructure and thus more consistently covers the costs of generation. That means lower prices per kwh. Porsche Taycan charging Lower utility rates could in turn remove an obstacle to further EV adoption.