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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 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR with new natural-fiber composite body kit

Green Car Congress

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR will tackle this year’s Nürburgring 24-hour race featuring a complete body kit made of natural-fiber composite materials for the first time. Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR with new natural-fiber composite body kit: Racing cars with body parts made of renewable raw materials.

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

Green Car Congress

The Audi e-tron SUV is the first all-electric SUV, having gone on sale in the US starting in May 2019. For the e-tron GT, Audi is sharing synergies with the Porsche brand, which developed the J1 architecture. Much the same, the “e-tron” name foreshadows a range of electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain technology for the Audi brand.

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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The Polestar 1, launched in 2019, was the first car released from what once was the performance division of Volvo. Polestar plans on being a major manufacturer of all-electric luxury vehicles, competing with the likes of Lucid, Porsche and Tesla. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum. The Genesis G80 had to stand-out to get attention competing against luxury sedans from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Lexus and Cadillac. Road Test: 2019 Volvo S90 PHEV. In the case of the 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2024

Baua Electric

Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser quick specs: Motor: 750W rear geared hub motor Top speed: 45 km/h (28 mph) Range: 50-80 km (30-50 mi) Battery: 48V 15Ah (720 Wh) Weight : 29 kg (65 lb) Price : $1,595 Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser Rad Power Bikes RadRunner The RadRunner from Rad Power Bikes has been an industry favorite ever since it was first announced back in 2019.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in January 2024

Baua Electric

Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser quick specs: Motor: 750W rear geared hub motor Top speed: 45 km/h (28 mph) Range: 50-80 km (30-50 mi) Battery: 48V 15Ah (720 Wh) Weight : 29 kg (65 lb) Price : $1,595 Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser Rad Power Bikes RadRunner The RadRunner from Rad Power Bikes has been an industry favorite ever since it was first announced back in 2019.

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