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Porsche increases electric range for all Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEVs by up to 30%

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Porsche has increased the electric range of all its Cayenne plug-in hybrid models. All Cayenne E-Hybrid models therefore meet the current range criterion that entitles owners to an “E” number plate and reduced company car tax in Germany. kW can be achieved with the Porsche Mobile Charger Connect. kWh rather than 14.1

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Porsche Offers Li-ion Starter Battery Option

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Porsche will offer a lithium-ion starter battery option—the first automaker to do so—as of January 2010 for the 911 GT3, 911 GT 3 RS, and Boxster Spyder. Porsche’s new lithium-ion battery will be available as an option delivered with the car, selling at a price in the German market of €1,904 (US$2,900) including 19% value-added tax.

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Beyond Tesla: Why Your Business Needs Charging Stations Compatible with All Types of EVs

EV Connect

Jaguar, Mazda, Mercedes, Porsche, Nissan and many more are actively developing electric vehicles. EV Connect is an industry leader in helping connect businesses with an open charging network , which allows both drivers and EV station owners more freedom and versatility. The Mustang Mach-E is already generating excitement.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The AcuraLink app connects your phone and the ZDX with several convenient features, such as a stolen vehicle locator, remote start and stop and remote door lock and unlock. seconds; Porsche Taycan GTS at 3.4 There is Bluetooth for streaming audio, a color configurable head-up display and wireless phone charging. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1

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Audi RS e-tron GT review: Driving the most powerful production Audi ever

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The key competitor for the RS e-tron GT is the Porsche Taycan, of which the GTS model is closest on price at $240,300 (plus ORCs). The latter includes embedded satellite-navigation and Audi connect online services such as traffic information, parking information and weather. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS.

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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. Automakers will want to tap into connectivity to offer information and entertainment services. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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

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FordPass Connect is standard, offering a 4G LTE Wi-Fi that can handle mobile devises and allows for over the air software updates. inch, vertical touchscreen handles the next generation Sync 4 connectivity system that includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Ford+Alexa and Waze navigation. The Cayenne is now Porsche’s top-selling vehicle.

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