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Porsche leaving FIA WEC LMP1, entering Formula E

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From 2019, a Porsche factory team will compete in Formula E. Porsche is now the fourth German OEM to realign its motorsport strategy this year to enter Formula E, following Audi ( earlier post ), BMW ( earlier post ) and Mercedes-Benz ( earlier post ). Porsche is working with alternative, innovative drive concepts.

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Porsche finishes production of the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid; platform for advanced development for vehicles and manufacturing

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The final Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) has come off the line in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen according to schedule. The hybrid super sports concept car made its debut at the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show, and was launched on the market as a limited series in late 2013.

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Porsche reports ~60% of new Panamera models delivered in Europe are with plug-in hybrid drive; ramping up for Mission E

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Porsche reports that around 60% of all new Panamera models that have been delivered in Europe were equipped with a hybrid drive. Electromobility is the future ,” Albrecht Reimold, Member of the Executive Board for Production and Logistics at Porsche AG, said at a presentation of the new Panamera plug-in hybrid models. Earlier post.)

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Manz AG takes 40% in CUSTOMCELLS

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The CUSTOMCELLS Group is developing and manufacturing advanced lithium-ion battery cells. The group recently gained international recognition through the establishment of a joint venture for cell production with Porsche AG. Earlier post.)

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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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They are at the cutting edge of Porsche E-Performance and are among the most powerful production models that the sports car manufacturer currently has in its product range. Less powerful variants of these all-wheel drive vehicles will follow this year. The overall capacity of the Performance Battery Plus is 93.4

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Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce: The most efficient debuts at Monterey Automotive Future

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In spite of developments in energy and length for battery-powered automobiles, ICE engines store the majority of vehicle gross sales international. There used to be additionally the untouched Porsche 718 Spyder RS, a mid-engine roadster generating 493 hp and 331 pound-feet of torque, priced at $162,150.

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Audi predicts headwinds from chip shortage to last through 2023

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Due to supply difficulties that have impeded manufacturing at its factories in Germany and Mexico, Audi’s U.S. During a press conference on new battery-electric and internal combustion engine vehicles, Oliver Hoffmann, chief of technological development at Audi AG, talked about the German automaker’s production difficulties.

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