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Full Electric Vehicle Registrations Overtake Plugin Hybrids In South Africa

CleanTechnica EVs

About a year ago we wrote the article “Electric Vehicles in South Africa: Where Are We Now?,” ” which gave a view on the state of the electric vehicle market in South Africa. One year later we want to give an update on the progress since then. Whilst there has been slow and steady progress in the […].

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Porsche Consulting supporting Hydrogenious’ efforts to scale up LOHC activities

Green Car Congress

Porsche Consulting will be supporting Hydrogenious’s efforts to further scale up its activities. A key role is therefore played by imports from regions such as Spain, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. It is thus transportable using conventional fuel infrastructure.

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

Baua Electric

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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Toyota says diesels aren’t dead, might pair with hybrid tech

Baua Electric

Diesel engines may still have a future at Toyota, in some markets at least. In a recent interview with Australian publication Drive , Toyota Australia sales and marketing boss said diesel is “not going to die off anytime soon,” adding that it remains viable as part of hybrid powertrains, “particularly for heavy vehicles.”

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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The first step will address topics such as the application of specific market knowledge as well as local development expertise. In the long term, the Volkswagen Group is looking to further expand its product portfolio in the fast-growing emerging markets. That is why we are systematically pursuing our regional growth strategy.

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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PP100 this year as the market penetration rate grows to 76%. Among mass market brands, Ram (141 PP100) ranks second and Buick (162 PP100) ranks third. Porsche (167 PP100) ranks second and Cadillac (170 PP100) ranks third. The most problematic areas are lane departure warning/lane keeping assistance (7.2

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Porsche sells 320,221 cars in 2023, Cayenne is best-selling product | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Porsche has announced total sales of 320,221 cars over the past 12 months. Even in times of global economic uncertainty, our brand remains desirable and exclusive,” says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. We will continue to optimise this harmonious market distribution.”

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