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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

Green Car Congress

At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. The Mission R is on a par with the performance level of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.

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Porsche acquires majority stake in e-bike maker Greyp

Green Car Congress

Porsche is acquiring a majority stake in the e-bike manufacturer Greyp Bikes. The sports car manufacturer’s venture capital arm, Porsche Ventures, has held a stake of around 10% in the Croatian company since 2018. What’s more, Porsche is continuing its long-standing and successful partnership with Rotwild.

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ChargePoint & Porsche Cars North America Partner on Porsche Charging Service Integration

CleanTechnica EVs

Campbell, California — ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), and Porsche Cars North America, Inc. PCNA), yesterday announced an agreement which will enable PCNA access to the ChargePoint network within the Porsche Charging Service.

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Porsche to manufacture all-electric Cayenne in Bratislava

Green Car Congress

Porsche will manufacture the future all-electric version of the fourth-generation Cayenne at Volkswagen Slovakia’s multi-brand location in Bratislava. After the Taycan (since 2019), the Macan (in 2024) and the 718 (middle of the decade), the Cayenne will become the sports car manufacturer’s fourth model line with an all-electric powertrain.

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Porsche opens first Charging Lounge

Green Car Congress

Porsche is planning to set up its own fast-charging stations offering a premium charging experience along Europe’s most important routes. As a pilot site, the first Porsche Charging Lounge has opened outside Bingen am Rhein. Further Porsche Charging Lounges are currently planned for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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Porsche won't make EVs with simulated shifts

Green Car Reports

Porsche EVs won't pretend to be gas-powered cars The automaker explored the idea of programmed shift points Porsche has two EVs in its lineup and a third en route Porsche isn't likely to follow Hyundai's lead in EV powertrain programming, at least when it comes to programmed sounds.

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Porsche says no fake EV shifting needed because ‘The electric engine is better’

Electrek

No, Porsche’s electric sports cars will not have fake EV shifting. Porsche development driver Lars Kern said. After testing Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N, Porsche believes there’s “no reason to simulate what has been in the past.” Why should we make something worse?”

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