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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

Green Car Congress

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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Porsche presents Taycan Cross Turismo EV

Green Car Congress

Porsche has presented the Taycan Cross Turismo—an expansion of Porsche’s first all-electric sports car range. Like the Taycan sports car, the Taycan Cross Turismo benefits from an innovative electric drive with 800-volt architecture. The electric motor, transmission and pulse?controlled

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Porsche development driver stands against EV fake gear changes

Teslarati

Recent comments from Porsche development driver Lars Kern have indicated that the German luxury car maker would not be using simulated combustion-powered sounds on its electric vehicles. The Porsche development driver also noted that simulating the performance of a combustion engine lowers the performance of an electric car.

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Volkswagen, Audi, And Porsche Will Adopt Tesla’s NACS Plug In 2025

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors announced planned implementation of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for future products in the North American region, beginning in 2025.

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Porsche Taycan facelift with expected 1,000 hp and 3 motors already being tested

Teslarati

When the Porsche Taycan was released, the reigning all-electric sedan champion was the Tesla Model S Performance. The Tesla Model S Performance was succeeded by the Model S Plaid, a tri-motor all-electric sedan that features 1,000 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 1.99 A lot has happened since then.

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No Hyundai-style fake gearboxes for Porsche Cayman or Boxster: “They make it worse”

EV Central

In a terrible blow for driving enthusiasts who long for an EV with soul and character, Porsche has revealed it has no intention of introducing the kind of pseudo gearbox Hyundai has used to such wonderful effect on its Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. READ MORE: Porsche Taycan GT: We warned you it was gonna be crazy … and it is! lap), said. “We

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Porsche increases stake in electric sports car company Rimac to 15.5%

Green Car Congress

Porsche has increased its stake in technology and sports car company Rimac Automobili to 15.5%. In June 2018, the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer purchased a 10% stake in Rimac. Porsche is now strengthening the established partnership. Porsche has been supporting Rimac and its positive development for a year now.

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