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Porsche commissions MAN electric eTruck for green logistics at Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

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Porsche has commissioned a fully electric MAN eTGM ( earlier post ) for logistics operations at its Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen site. The truck is the first vehicle of this kind that has gone into series production in Germany. Both Porsche and MAN are members of the Volkswagen Group.

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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.

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Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival

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The new EX60 will rival premium models from Tesla, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo) Volvo also began production of its first electric minivan, the EM90, for China. The new EV will compete against premium SUVs like the Tesla Model Y , Porsche Macan EV, and Mercedes-Benz EQC. Deliveries began in March.

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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. In doing so, it is providing important know-how for future production developments. The best example: the battery-powered screwdrivers controlled via Bluetooth.

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Porsche greenlights Mission E electric sports car; launch at end of decade

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The supervisory board of Porsche AG today has greenlighted the Mission E—the first 100% electric Porsche. The Mission E battery-electric concept car made its premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in September. The production vehicle is now due to be launched at the end of the decade. Earlier post.)

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. Combined system power is 887 hp (661 kW). The 918 Spyder. Click to enlarge.

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Manz AG takes 40% in CUSTOMCELLS

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The group recently gained international recognition through the establishment of a joint venture for cell production with Porsche AG. As a high-tech engineering company, Manz has already been one of the innovation drivers and technology leaders in the field of battery production for years. Earlier post.)