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Porsche 3D-printing innovative pistons for increased power and efficiency

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Porsche already uses 3D printing technology in prototype construction, manufacturing spare parts for classic sports cars and in other areas. Now, in cooperation with its partners MAHLE and Trumpf, Porsche is now establishing a new milestone in the use of additive manufacturing processes for highly-stressed drive components.

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Porsche produces prototype complete housing for an electric drive using 3D printing

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Porsche has produced its first complete housing for an electric drive using 3D printing. The engine-gearbox unit produced using the additive laser fusion process passed all the quality and stress tests without any problems. A number of different technologies are available for this purpose.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Porsche Taycan 6,822. Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update. Tesla Model 3 80,681. Chevrolet Bolt 22,799. Volkswagen ID4 10,685.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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Available in all-wheel drive, the Seltos also comes in LX, S, EX and SX trims with three new colors of Pluton Blue, Fusion Black and Valais Green. The rear-wheel drive (RWD) Air Pure will be available in 2023. 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar. Pricing will be released just before going on sale in spring 2023. 2023 Lucid Gravity EV.

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

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Credits, exemptions, and other benefits could be available for an EV purchase, lease, or for relevant equipment like home charger installation. You can check out what EV-centric benefits may be available to you, sorted by state, here.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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Volkswagen has launched its second plug-in hybrid based on a high-volume production model: the Passat GTE, available either as a sedan or Variant (wagon)—the first plug-in hybrid from Volkswagen to be sold as either. A fusion of brake system and motor brake. Earlier post , earlier post.) kg (227 lbs).

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