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Tesla Model X Plaid is still dominating drag races nearly 2 years after launch

Teslarati

There is nothing new about the concept of the super-high-performance SUV. Mercedes has long made the G-Class with its incredible Bi-Turbo V8, Dodge has been making its Durango SUV with supercharged V8s for years, and BMW has prided itself on the performance characteristics found in the X5M.

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Porsche’s all-new electric Macan will use batteries from China’s CATL

Baua Electric

Ten years after debuting the SUV, Porsche revealed the all-electric Macan Thursday. The electric Macan is Porsche’s second EV, after the Taycan and the first fully electric SUV to wear the iconic badge. With 87,355 Macan models handed over last year, the SUV plays a critical role in Porsche’s lineup.

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Porsche has sold more than 1,500 Panamera E-hybrid PHEVs this year; 9% of Panamera sales

Green Car Congress

In total, Porsche sold more than 120,000 new vehicles worldwide from January to August 2014, an increase of 12% in comparison to the same period last year. In July, Porsche introduced the plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV, which shares most of the powertrain components of the Panamera E-Hybrid. of all Porsche vehicles sold.

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Schaeffler Group Develops Research Hybrid Configurable to Different Electric Drive Architectures

Green Car Congress

The Schaeffler Group has developed the “Schaeffler Hybrid” as part of an advanced development project to enable a practical comparison of the various options available for e-mobility. Presenting various concepts with informative comparisons as well as realistic testing played a decisive role in the implementation of the Schaeffler Hybrid.

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Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance

Clean Fleet Report

More Power Raises Performance For The All-electric SUV. Clean Fleet Report has previously reviewed the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, and our opinion is Ford has a winner with this all-electric SUV. seconds for the GT Performance, are plenty fast for a SUV and will satisfy all driving needs. and the GT Performance 634 lb.-ft.

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New Hybrid: Video footage of the Lexus RX 450h

Green Cars News

With CO2 emissons of 148g/km the luxury SUV sets the bar surprisingly high when it comes to this premium sector of the automotive industry - as a comparison the Porsche Cayenne starts at 244g/km of CO2, the BMW X5 at 214g/km, and the Audi Q5 175g/km - impressive stuff.

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