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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

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“Six out of ten Porsche Taycan” ever delivered have a problem with battery management that affects and damages battery cells, requires replacement of cells and batteries, and is causing vehicle fires, according to a source working at Porsche’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. The Porsche Taycan’s charging port.

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BMW is Willing to Pay to Attract Customers from Other EV Brands

The Truth About Cars

Tesla might not be the most dominant EV maker in the world, but it’s on top of the market here in the United States. Cars Direct reported that the BMW 2024 BEV Conquest Program includes several other brands, including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Porsche, Rivian, and Lucid. Ford Mustang Mach-E and VW ID.4

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BYD’s luxury brand unveils its first sedan, the sleek U7, with over 1,000 horsepower

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But it won’t be cheap. The automaker continues aggressively expanding into new markets with intriguing model launches. Less than a month ago, BYD launched the Song L electric SUV. According to a report from Chinese research firm CarFans , the electric SUV scored over 8,000 orders in its first three days on the market.

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The Toyota FT-Se Concept Probably Isn’t the Next MR2

The Truth About Cars

When Toyota first previewed the MR2 in 1981 as the SA-X Prototype, the whole point was to offer customers a car that was incredibly engaging to drive while also being cheap to own. An argument could be made that electrification could be used to help keep the car cheap to operate. However, that’s about all we know.

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Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

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Michelin has targeted 40% renewable and recyclable materials across all its tires by 2030, on the way to 100% fossil-free by 2050. At Sonoma Raceway, it also provided an on-the-road look at part of that future with mass-market tire technology that will likely go into production in 2025. Michelin 45% sustainable tire.

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

EV Central

‘EV values plummet’ has been a regular headline in overseas media this year, as electric car resale values tumble in major markets like the US and UK. America and Europe have more mature EV markets than us, meaning thousands of pre-loved electric cars have popped up on their used car classifieds.

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Porsche Taycan GT: We warned you it was gonna be crazy … and it is!

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Porsche has launched its most powerful car ever and it’s not a track-bred 911 but the zero-emission 2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT that can churn out a dizzying 815kW. That’s a hefty $42,400 more than the upgraded Porsche Taycan Turbo S ($374,200) that has had its power wound up to 700kW. 2024 Porsche Taycan GT.

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