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Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

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In a recent simulation study reported in Porsche Engineering Magazine , Porsche Engineering examined the potential of hydrogen combustion engines. Current work on hydrogen combustion engines worldwide is predominantly being done for commercial vehicles with a relatively low specific output of around 50 kW per liter of displacement.

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Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners advance climate-neutral eFuels development; Haru Oni pilot in Chile

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Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners are developing and implementing a pilot project—the “Haru Oni” project—in Chile that is expected to yield the world’s first integrated, commercial, industrial-scale plant for making synthetic climate-neutral fuels (eFuels). Porsche will be the primary customer for the green fuel.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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The systems store electrical energy, allowing dealerships to utilize it during off-peak hours, taking advantage of lower electricity rates. Daily and seasonal variations in electricity demand mean that during regular weekday business hours ( on-peak ), demand is high in commercial zones. per kilowatt (kW) or $671.78

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Volkswagen Group to invest €51.6B over next five years; seeking to make itself future-proof

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This total amount includes additions to capitalized development costs of €10.3 The Group currently comprises nine automotive brands: Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Scania. The Group is trying to complete a complex merger with Porsche. billion (US$76.5

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Porsche Taycan 6,822. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.) In fact, the latest sales figures show the Porsche Taycan outselling not only the venerable 911, but also the Panamera.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels. The first commercial wireless charging products will be shipped in small quantities in 2014. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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Auto Racing Test Drives Its Own EV Future

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But commercial interests or hucksterism aside, few would argue that the technology itself isn’t making impressive strides. Björn Föerster, Porsche A remorseless stopwatch comparison of Formula E—the current state-of-the-art in racing EVs—vs. For each race minute, we will get 1 kilowatt-hour back from each axle.”

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