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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%. Porsche is now strengthening the established partnership. Porsche initiated a development partnership with Rimac against the back-drop of its electric mobility campaign.

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

“That’s proper arse-hole parking,” says the Tesla Model 3 owner as he stares – bewildered – at our Porsche Taycan blocking three Tesla superchargers. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. Study finance, not motoring journalism, if you want to have nice things.

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Bcomp closes US$35M Series B with mobility and impact venture capital

Green Car Congress

Bcomp, a leading manufacturer of high-performance components made from natural fibers, has closed its oversubscribed Series B financing round of CHF 32.4 Volvo Cars first worked with Bcomp in 2018 for the Volvo Ocean Race Recycled Plastics Demonstrator Vehicle, followed by its most recent concept car, the Volvo Cars Concept Recharge in 2021.

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

Green Car Congress

In the first few months of 2012, Fisker has continued to raise private equity investment to fund its expansion plans, securing $174 million of additional private financing since the start of the year. The latest funding has lifted the overall financing beyond $1 billion since the start of the company in 2007.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD

Clean Fleet Report

The range-topping EV6 GT AWD model with 676 HP has a Porsche-level performance of 0-60 in 3.2 This situation’s roots are the high interest rates used to control inflation in the US, which has affected anything that needs financing. Kia’s aero look What Is the EV6? The EV6 is a 5-door midsize crossover that sits on a 114.2-inch

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