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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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Hyundai taps ex-Porsche, Apple Car exec to bolster performance as it transitions to EVs

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Hyundai is bringing on ex-Porsche and Apple exec Manfred Harrer to lead the development of its new luxury Genesis Magma brand. Hyundai hires ex-Porsche, Apple Car exec Hyundai Motor announced Tuesday it had hired Harrer as executive vice president and head of its newly established Genesis & Performance Development Tech Unit.

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VW Is Shifting EV Investment Dollars to Fund Further ICE Development

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Volkswagen hasn’t given up on its electrification plans, but it plans to shift some of its EV-designated funds to continue developing gas engines. 4 here, so we could continue seeing gas engines in cars like the GTI alongside electrified models in the near term. It's unclear what the change could mean for VW’s model line in the U.S.,

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Group14 Technologies begins construction of second commercial-scale silicon battery materials plant

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a full-service engineering, design and construction firm with offices across the US. Group14 expects to hire an additional 200 employees in Moses Lake across manufacturing, engineering and more to support the factory’s day-to-day operations for the first two modules.

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Porsche names GKN Driveline “Technology Partner” for eAxle system in 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid supercar

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Porsche has awarded GKN Driveline “Technology Partner” status for its development of the high-performance eAxle for the 918 Spyder, an advanced plug-in hybrid supercar. The combustion engine and rear electric motor are arranged in series on a common axle and drive the rear axle via the PDK. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Penn State team develops thermally modulated LFP battery; fast-charging, inexpensive, long-life for mass-market EVs

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A team of Penn State engineers has demonstrated a thermally modulated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery to offer an adequate cruise range per charge that is extendable by a 10-minute recharge in all climates, essentially guaranteeing EVs that are free of range anxiety. There is no more range anxiety and this battery is affordable.

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Automotive Execs Speculate About Hypothetical EV Camaro and Mustang Sedan

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He cited what Porsche had done with the 911 while also creating a family of Porsche performance products that reach beyond any singular model. While Farley said Ford did not want to copy Porsche’s playbook, it does appear to want to target its business. But could we do other Mustang body forms — a four-door or whatever?

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