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Porsche unveils new Taycan with updated exterior, better performance, and $99.4k starting price

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Porsche has formally unveiled the new Taycan. A look at the new vehicles’ specs and features suggests that Porsche’s comments are accurate. Kevin Giek, head of the Taycan line, shared some thoughts about the new vehicle. “We ushered in the new era of e-mobility with the Taycan at the end of 2019.

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Porsche acquires stake in Fazua and plans joint ventures with Ponooc to expand involvement in e-bike market

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Porsche is further expanding its involvement in the rapidly growing market for e-bikes by acquiring a stake in Fazua , an innovative manufacturer of e-bike drive systems, and establishing a strategic partnership with Ponooc Investment B.V. Porsche is acquiring 20% of the shares in Fazua GmbH. Ponooc is part of Pon Holdings B.V.—a

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Porsche to recall over 40,000 Taycan EVs for faulty wiring harness

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Porsche is recalling over 40,000 units of the Taycan electric vehicle due to a potential issue with a wiring harness underneath the front seats. Porsche has already issued a remedy campaign, which is underway currently. Porsche has already issued a remedy campaign, which is underway currently. market share in Jan.

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

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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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Porsche finally unveils the sporty all-electric Macan EV with up to 381 miles range

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The all-electric Porsche Macan EV is finally here. Porsche unveiled the sporty electric SUV Thursday with up to 381 miles (613 km) WLTP range, sports car performance, and more interior space. “We We are taking the Macan to a completely new level,” Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said during the launch.

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

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The strategic group of investors consists of automotive venture capital from BMW i Ventures, Volvo Cars Tech Fund and Porsche Ventures—alongside Airbus Ventures, Generali, and existing investors—collectively adding new competencies to help fuel Bcomp’s growth. Starting with the iFE.20

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ExxonMobil launches Mobil EV suite of fluids and greases for EVs

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In combination, plug-in hybrids, battery electric and fuel cell vehicles are predicted to exceed 20% of the world’s light-duty fleet by 2040. ExxonMobil has launched its Mobil EV offering—a full suite of fluids and greases designed to meet the evolving drivetrain requirements of battery electric vehicles.

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