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Rivian adds Apple and Porsche alum for future platforms

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Rivian has added a former Apple and Porsche development head for its future vehicle platforms. At Porsche and Porsche Digital, Reinke was a Product Management Lead and the Head of Product Management & Innovation. The R2 SUV will be a smaller version of the R1S and will be more affordable than what Rivian offers currently.

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ExxonMobil and Porsche testing biofuels and lower-carbon eFuel in race conditions

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ExxonMobil and Porsche are testing advanced biofuels and renewable, lower-carbon eFuels as part of a new agreement to find pathways toward potential future consumer adoption. The fuel will be tested in race conditions with Porsche’s high-performance motorsports engines during the 2021 and 2022 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup race series.

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Lincoln puts EVs on the back burner amid Ford’s shift to more affordable EV models

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After Ford announced a surprising shift to more affordable EVs, its luxury Lincoln brand is putting electric on the back burner. Lincoln backtracks on EVs as Ford shifts to affordable In an interview (via Detroit News ), Lincoln President Dianne Craig said that the company is “listening to what customers really need.”

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MEB electric catamaran, Porsche-inspired sports car, carbon fiber and range: Today’s Car News

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A niche EV company teases its skateboard platform with a Porsche 356 tribute. And a product that’s most definitely not for the masses applies VW’s platform for affordable EVs. Nissan looks at reducing its manufacturing footprint, and Jaguar Land Rover aims at freeing up more space and weight for an EV range boost.

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Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival

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The new EX60 will rival premium models from Tesla, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. After launching its most affordable EV, the EX30, last year, Volvo’s compact electric SUV is already making a significant impact on the company. It will sit between the EX40 and EX90 in Volvo’s expanding EV lineup.

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Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development

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With experience at Apple and Porsche , Jonas Reinke joins Rivian to help launch its new EV platforms, including R2 and R3. Attracting industry talent ahead of R2 launch As Rivian looks to expand into new markets, the EV maker is adding industry talent from top-tier companies.

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Volkswagen subsidiary Elli acquiring minority stake in emobility software company has·to·be

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Volkswagen Group company Elli will acquire a minority stake in the company. Now, the company’s customers range from the automotive industry through energy suppliers to industrial companies. By the end of 2020, IONITY plans to build a total of 400 fast charging facilities along major highways in Europe.

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