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US files civil complaint against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche for alleged Clean Air Act violations

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC, Porsche AG, and Porsche Cars North America, Inc. collectively referred to as Volkswagen). Beetle Convertible (2013-2015). Porsche Cayenne (2013-2016). Earlier post.). Affected 2.0 liter diesel models and model years include: Jetta (2009-2015). Affected 3.0

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Ford Mustang may soon get four doors & hybrid powertrain technology, hints CEO

Baua Electric

It will replace the GT and GT Convertible as the flagship offering from the Mustang family. The Mustang lineup, currently featuring the coupe, convertible, and Mach-E electric crossover, may soon expand with new body style variants, including a four-door sports sedan. The Ford Mustang holds immense importance for Ford as a brand.

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Polestar 6 revealed, Australian orders open for new EV roadster

EV Central

Essentially a production version of the Polestar O 2 concept , the sleek two-door folding hard-top convertible will sit at the top of the expanding Polestar range when it hits the market in 2026. The 6 will launch as a limited-edition model known as the LA Concept edition, in reference to its original launch in Los Angeles.

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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

Green Car Congress

He was careful to note that “launch” referred to the global launch dates for global product—i.e., We will launch the Porsche 918 [plug-in hybrid]. DC/DC converter. not the launch in a particular market. or small compact car and the Golf. We want to have a plug-in hybrid version of the European Passat.

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Fixing the DC-DC Converter

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

I cringe at the thought of having to send anything back to Electro Automotive for replacement or repair, so I took a chance and dissected the DC-DC converter to see if I could fix it. The company that makes the DC-DC converter is CC-Power in the UK, so I don't think sending it back to them would be timely either.

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Reflections on Converting a 914 to an EV

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Many things have passed through my mind over the past year and a half while converting this vehicle. I often refer people back to specific pages when they have questions about their own conversions. Most people seem to want want greater range, but are not willing to give up starting torque for it, especially for a Porsche.

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It’s a cut-price Porsche! VW plots reborn Scirocco electric sports car based on Boxster EV

EV Central

Volkswagen is plotting to reboot its Volkswagen Scirocco as a fast all-electric coupe that will share much with the incoming replacement for the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman. First generation Volkswagen Scirocco. More powerful Sciroccos would easily exceed 300kW, ensuring a Scirocco R flagship will be capable of a sub-4.0

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