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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Two of the total of four carbon fiber composite hydrogen tanks are housed under the rear seat and the other two in the luggage compartment floor. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery, which has its own cooling circuit, is mounted close to the trunk and rear suspension. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear. Earlier post.).

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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Although the basic concept of the Class 1 Le Mans Prototype (LMP1)— a downsized turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine and two different energy recovery systems—was retained in the second generation, virtually every component was refined. Liters gasoline. System power now totals nearly 1,000 hp (746 kW).

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Review: 2024 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric throws its weight around effectively

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2024 Porsche Macan (electric) 2024 Porsche Macan (electric) 2024 Porsche Macan (electric) Macan Electric marks debut of PPE A decade ago, for the gasoline version of the Macan, Porsche engineers had to modify VW Groups MLB platform to make the Macan handle like a Porsche rather than the very similar Audi Q5.