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

Green Car Congress

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. At speeds above 265 km/h (164 mph), a clutch isolates the electric motor to prevent it from over-spinning. —Porsche Powertrain Manager Christian Hauck.

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Tesla Model S Plaid races two of the world’s quickest sedans. The results were not close

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There was a time when the Porsche Taycan Turbo S was considered extremely quick. It’s a beautiful vehicle, it handles like a Porsche, and it’s devilishly fast. mph, the Plaid seems like it exists in a league of its own. . It’s also the most affordable at just around $130,000 before options.

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BYD unveils sleek new electric hatch and 1,000 hp tri-motor Denza Z9 GT EV

Baua Electric

For example, its most affordable, the new Seagull (or Dolphin Mini overseas), launched last month with a starting price of $9,700 (69,800 yuan). The Z9 GT is the brand’s new flagship luxury electric sedan poised to compete with Porsche and BMW. BYD has introduced several new “Honor” editions of its most popular EVs at cheaper prices.

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

Green Car Congress

For the e-tron GT, Audi is sharing synergies with the Porsche brand, which developed the J1 architecture. While specifications for the e-tron GT are subject to change, the e-tron GT concept is estimated to reach 62 mph from standstill in 3.5 seconds and 124 mph in just over 12 seconds in production form.

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Watch out Tesla, smartphone builder Xiaomi’s SU7 EV offers 434 mile range for under $30k

Baua Electric

A month later, the electronics company had officially unveiled the SU7 as a challenger to Porsche and who else but Tesla. Source: Xiaomi Auto / Weibo Xiaomi’s first-ever SU7 EV looks like affordable home run Xiaomi held a live launch event for the SU7 EV in China today, posted in its entirety to its Weibo page. mph) 210 km/h (130.5

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

Baua Electric

BYD officially launched the Yangwang U9 electric supercar with a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 2.36 Powered by four electric motors, the U9 packs 1,287 hp (960 kW) and 1,200 lb-ft (1,680 Nm) torque for a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/hr) sprint in 2.36 It’s also quicker than the Porsche 911 Turbo S (2.6

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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

Cars That Think

The 800-volt architecture doubles Tesla’s 400 V, matches the six-figure Porsche Taycan, and is within sight of the Lucid’s industry-leading 900 V. second rips to 60 mph. In even-more-affordable, rear-wheel-drive form, they sneak over the magic 482-km (300-mile) mark in range. With their modest size and 77.4-kWh

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