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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Bottom: On recharge, energy will flow from the fuel cell through the tri-port converter to the battery. At this point, the Passat is a fully electric car—but with a range of more than 300 miles. The battery is recharged either through regenerative events or via the hydrogen fuel cell. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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Mild hybrids, which are typically found in 48 volt electric systems, do not require a plug to operate. Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking).

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Porsche adds new RWD and 4S variants, off-road package to its electric Macan lineup [Videos]

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The Macan is a compact luxury SUV that has been a staple in the Porsche lineup for the last decade, positioned behind the larger Cayenne. In that time, Porsche has launched multiple variants, including the Macan Turbo, but no electric versions. Also joining the all-electric Porsche Macan lineup is the new 4S.

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Review: 2024 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric throws its weight around effectively

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Now its the compact Macans turn as it morphs into the Macan Electric. I recently drove the 2024 Macan Turbo Electric one of Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024 finalists and found that the transition of Porsches top-selling vehicle to fully electric power has its plusses and minuses for dynamics, as energy efficiency of course skyrockets.

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