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

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It was right behind the Cayenne (also due for an EV upgrade) with 87,553 deliveries and Porsche’s second-best seller. With DC fast charging of up to 270 kW, the Macan EV can charge from 10% to 80% in about 21 minutes. The Macan EV is also the first existing Porsche model to receive an electric upgrade.

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Game-changer! 2024 Porsche Macan EV delivers 911-beating acceleration and epic driving range

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It will form the basis of a new breed of all-electric SUVs that will soon include the Cayenne and a yet-to-be-named seven-seat SUV currently codenamed K1. Porsche Macan EV interior As with Porsche’s first EV, the Taycan, the Macan EV gets a charge port on either side, with faster DC charging only possible from the driver’s side.

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Alfa Bravo! Milano compact SUV is first electric car from Alfa Romeo. Expected here in 2025

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Both Milano EVs are front-wheel drive and come powered by a 54kWh battery that is compatible with DC charging up to 100kW. The Milano introduces a bold new design language for the brand that reinvents the car-maker’s famous Scudetto shield for the electric age. READ MORE: Mamma Mia! 2025 Alfa Romeo Milano shows off new shield.

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Volkswagen Group planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014; the role of the MQB in the Group’s electrification plans

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Currently, Volkswagen has 5 hybrids in production—the VW Touareg, the Porsche Cayenne S, the Audi Q5, the Porsche Panamera S and the VW Jetta—with the hybrid versions of the Audi A6 and A8 on the way, Schmidt noted, adding: In Europe first we launch the two BEVs, the up! DC/DC converter.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel. The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system.

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Porsche finally unveils the sporty all-electric Macan EV with up to 381 miles range

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The all-electric Porsche Macan EV (Source: Porsche AG) With DC fast charging of up to 270 kW, the Macan EV can be charged from 10% to 80% in around 21 minutes. These include the Cayenne-like free-standing 12.6 ” curved instrument display and 10.9″ The new electric SUV marks the debut of the Audi co-developed 800V PPE platform.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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Together with the plug-in hybrids from Audi (A3 e-tron, Q7 e-tron and R8 e-tron) and Porsche (Cayenne S E-Hybrid and Panamera S E- Hybrid), Volkswagen AG now has ten models in its portfolio driven wholly or partially on electric power. In terms of the brand, the Passat GTE is a basic building block in Volkswagen’s electric motoring strategy.

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