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Porsche and Hydro to cooperate on low-carbon aluminum and battery materials recycling

Green Car Congress

Porsche AG and Norsk Hydro ASA will work together to further reduce the carbon footprint of Porsche’s car models by using low-carbon aluminum and extrusions from Hydro. Hydro will deliver to Porsche and several of Porsche’s component suppliers its low-carbon aluminum offering, Hydro Reduxa 4.0

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Porsche unveils Mission X electric hypercar concept

Green Car Congress

Porsche unveiled its latest concept study, the two-seat Mission X. A lightweight glass dome with an exoskeleton made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic extends over both occupants. This type of door was previously used on the legendary Porsche 917 racing car. When activated, the light opens up like an eye blinking open.

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Porsche Digital and Storck develop new Cyklær e-bike brand

Green Car Congress

Porsche Digital is expanding its product portfolio and is addressing new digital business models in the field of urban mobility with the formation of the new Cyklær e-bike brand. The Cyklær combines a designed carbon frame with high-quality components and integrated sensors, such as front and rear cameras.

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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR with new natural-fiber composite body kit

Green Car Congress

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR will tackle this year’s Nürburgring 24-hour race featuring a complete body kit made of natural-fiber composite materials for the first time. Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR with new natural-fiber composite body kit: Racing cars with body parts made of renewable raw materials.

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Ford’s first mass-produced carbon fiber wheels

Green Car Congress

To source the new lightweight track-capable carbon fiber wheels that are standard on the new Shelby GT350R Mustang, Ford partnered with Australia-based Carbon Revolution. Carbon Revolution first began delivering composite wheels in 2004 for Formula SAE campaigns. Ford, however, wanted more of a mass-production solution.

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Bcomp closes US$35M Series B with mobility and impact venture capital

Green Car Congress

The strategic group of investors consists of automotive venture capital from BMW i Ventures, Volvo Cars Tech Fund and Porsche Ventures—alongside Airbus Ventures, Generali, and existing investors—collectively adding new competencies to help fuel Bcomp’s growth.

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Reducing Carbon Emissions Quickly Is the Goal – Not Quarter-Mile Times (Commentary)

EV Adoption

While this performance feat is certainly impressive, it detracts from the primary goal of electric vehicles which is to help reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector as quickly as possible. At the Plaid launch event Elon Musk said that the Plaid was “faster than any Porsche, safer than any Volvo.”.

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