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Tesla Cybertruck’s claim to outdrag Porsche 911 while towing one challenged

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Tesla put out a major claim during its Cybertruck unveiling event in late November when it stated that it was able to out-drag race a Porsche 911 while towing the same vehicle. YouTube channel Engineering Explained has challenged the claim, stating that the Cybertruck is not faster than the Porsche, at least not while towing one.

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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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Tesla Model 3 duels the Porsche Taycan Turbo S in track race–with surprising results

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In the recently held All Japan EV Grand Prix at the Fuji Speedway in Oyama, the event’s flagship EV-1 category featured five Model 3s from several different teams. But this time around, the event also hosted a new, formidable electric car—the 560 KW Porsche Taycan Turbo S. . Tesla vs Porsche! Credit: JEVRA.

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Porsche introducing first plug-in hybrid with second generation of the Panamera

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2014 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. Porsche is introducing its first plug-in hybrid and two new extended wheelbase variants with the second generation of the Panamera. The Panamera S E-Hybrid can reach up to 84 mph (135 km/h) in all-electric operation. The car’s top track speed is 167 mph (269 km/h). Click to enlarge.

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BYD unveils sleek new electric hatch and 1,000 hp tri-motor Denza Z9 GT EV

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The Z9 GT is the brand’s new flagship luxury electric sedan poised to compete with Porsche and BMW. At 5,180 mm long, 1,990 mm wide, and 1,500 mm tall, Denza’s new Z9 GT is about the size of the Porsche Panamera GTS (5,053 mm long, 1,937 mm wide, 1,417 mm tall).

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery on the electrical grid, Porsche noted.

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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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Porsche’s first all-electric sports car, the Taycan, made its world premiere at three simultaneous events in Canada, China and Germany. They are at the cutting edge of Porsche E-Performance and are among the most powerful production models that the sports car manufacturer currently has in its product range.

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