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Porsche 3D-printing innovative pistons for increased power and efficiency

Green Car Congress

Porsche already uses 3D printing technology in prototype construction, manufacturing spare parts for classic sports cars and in other areas. Now, in cooperation with its partners MAHLE and Trumpf, Porsche is now establishing a new milestone in the use of additive manufacturing processes for highly-stressed drive components.

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Porsche opens first Charging Lounge

Green Car Congress

Porsche is planning to set up its own fast-charging stations offering a premium charging experience along Europe’s most important routes. As a pilot site, the first Porsche Charging Lounge has opened outside Bingen am Rhein. Further Porsche Charging Lounges are currently planned for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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Porsche launches most powerful EV in Australia now available to order

The Driven EV News

Porsche reveals its quickest production sedan with impressive performance that it calls the Turbo GT sedan with Weissach package. The post Porsche launches most powerful EV in Australia now available to order appeared first on The Driven.

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Porsche unveils Mission X electric hypercar concept

Green Car Congress

Porsche unveiled its latest concept study, the two-seat Mission X. As with a conventionally powered mid-engined car, this provides the basis for excellent agility. This type of door was previously used on the legendary Porsche 917 racing car. The battery is installed centrally behind the vehicle’s seats.

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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 is retiring the gas-powered Macan early in Europe as EV model takes the spotlight

Electrek

Porsche is retiring its best-selling SUV in Europe earlier than expected. The gas-powered Porsche Macan will sail off into the sunset in the EU next spring. Porsche is set to launch the all-electric Macan next year as it shifts its lineup.

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Porsche opens Europe’s most powerful rapid-charging park in Leipzig; 7MW, all renewable energy

Green Car Congress

Porsche Leipzig is expanding the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in central Germany with a new charging park called Porsche Turbo Charging. Porsche Leipzig currently has Europe’s most powerful rapid-charging park, which is operated entirely with electricity from renewable energy sources.

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