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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

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“Six out of ten Porsche Taycan” ever delivered have a problem with battery management that affects and damages battery cells, requires replacement of cells and batteries, and is causing vehicle fires, according to a source working at Porsche’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. The Porsche Taycan’s charging port.

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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

The Truth About Cars

The brand is now fleshing out plans to expand into our market, stating that it hopes to begin U.S. Rumor has it that the vehicle will play host to a battery pack sized just shy of 80 kWh and that the engineering team is hoping to create a rival of the all-electric 718 Porsche has been developing. operations by 2026.

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BMW is Willing to Pay to Attract Customers from Other EV Brands

The Truth About Cars

Tesla might not be the most dominant EV maker in the world, but it’s on top of the market here in the United States. Cars Direct reported that the BMW 2024 BEV Conquest Program includes several other brands, including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Porsche, Rivian, and Lucid. Ford Mustang Mach-E and VW ID.4

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Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 lead the way as Chinese-built electric vehicle sales soar in Australia

EV Central

The Tesla Model Y continues to lead the electric car surge in Australia, finishing fourth outright on the sales ladder in July. It is also a big reason the popularity of Chinese-made cars is exploding in Australia, as both the Model 3 and Model Y are made in Shanghai. per cent market share. For the year they have a 7.35

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Polestar 6 revealed, Australian orders open for new EV roadster

EV Central

The Polestar 6 has been revealed four years before first deliveries will begin, bringing to life the radical two-seat EV sports car version of the upcoming Polestar 5. And the sixth model from Polestar – effectively an EV spin-off of Volvo – will not be cheap. Sharp lines and crisp styling characterise the Polestar 6.

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The Toyota FT-Se Concept Probably Isn’t the Next MR2

The Truth About Cars

Manufacturers often preview cars that are little more than design exercises that hype up the public into believing that their favorite model from the past is about to reemerge as a modern automobile. An argument could be made that electrification could be used to help keep the car cheap to operate. Seemingly decent.

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BYD’s luxury brand unveils its first sedan, the sleek U7, with over 1,000 horsepower

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But it won’t be cheap. The automaker continues aggressively expanding into new markets with intriguing model launches. According to a report from Chinese research firm CarFans , the electric SUV scored over 8,000 orders in its first three days on the market. BYD’s new flagship sedan will be a powerhouse with over 1,000 hp.

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