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Porsche expanding Charging Service in Europe; more than 49,000 charging points

Green Car Congress

Just a few months after the launch, Porsche is expanding its charging service for plug-in and electric vehicles ( earlier post ) by five countries and additional functions. A new feature offered by the Porsche Charging Service is a rating function. In Germany, the fee for using the Porsche Charging Service is €2.50 (US$2.86) per month.

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Volkswagen taps Tesla, Rivian vet to fix EV software issues

Electrek

Delays at Volkswagen’s Cariad software unit have already caused Porsche and Audi electric model launches to be pushed back. To turn things around, Volkswagen is hiring a former Tesla , Rivian, and Google executive to lead a new software design hub for future EVs.

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VW's Cariad Software Group to Layoff 2,000 Workers

The Truth About Cars

Volkswagen’s Cariad software division has been a mess for quite a while, and its dysfunction has caused the delay of some highly anticipated vehicle launches, including the Porsche Macan. All-electric models such as the Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 e-tron could see delays of up to 18 weeks waiting on version 1.2

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Porsche Communication Management in Europe now features real-time traffic information

Green Car Congress

Beginning in September, all new vehicles with Porsche Communication Management (PCM 3.1) To activate the new service drivers simply need to download the free “Aha radio” app onto their smartphone via Apple iTunes or Google play and connect it with the PCM. The service is available in 14 European countries.

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New engines in Porsche 911 Carrera boost power and torque; almost 12% more efficient

Green Car Congress

The new Porsche 911 Carrera features a set of new engines that increase power and torque while also decreasing fuel consumption. For unlimited everyday practicality Porsche offers a hydraulic lift system with integrated lifting cylinders in the struts of the front axle. In both cases this represents a power increase of 20 hp (15 kW).

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Android Automotive adds Chrome app, Android Auto gets deeper EV integration

Baua Electric

In addition to updates for phones , tablets , and TVs , Google has a number of Android Auto and Automotive announcements at CES 2024, including a Chrome app. Android Auto is getting deeper integration wherein electric vehicles can share real-time battery information with Google Maps. This is rolling out starting today.

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List of 8 Electric Cars to Avoid Buying is Mostly Stupid

CleanTechnica EVs

I was on Google News and I saw a headline “8 Electric Cars to Avoid Buying.” ” I couldn’t help myself, [continued] The post List of 8 Electric Cars to Avoid Buying is Mostly Stupid appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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