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Porsche launches developer competition with Mission E Cross Turismo data

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Porsche is inviting developers from around the world to work on digital mobility solutions for future Porsche sports cars with the launch of the second edition of the “Porsche Next OI” developer competition. The winning team will have the exclusive opportunity to work directly on their prototype with Porsche experts.

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Group14 Technologies begins construction of second commercial-scale silicon battery materials plant

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a full-service engineering, design and construction firm with offices across the US. To date, Group14 has raised $650 million in financing from investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, OMERS Capital Markets, Decarbonization Partners, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), BASF, Showa Denko and SK Inc.

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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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Rumor has it that the vehicle will play host to a battery pack sized just shy of 80 kWh and that the engineering team is hoping to create a rival of the all-electric 718 Porsche has been developing. European outlets have suggested that Alpine is hoping to build something to compete with the Porsche Taycan.

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Pininfarina teases its next hyper EV ‘for discerning collectors’

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Pininfarina, the brand that introduced the all-electric Battista hypercar, has teased its next upcoming vehicle, “designed for discerning collectors.” “We will showcase a new dimension of our design creativity while honoring the legacy of the Pininfarina name.” What do you think of the article?

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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The study is designed to provide manufacturers with information to facilitate the identification of problems and to drive product improvement. Unlike other manufacturers, they do not grant J.D. Porsche (167 PP100) ranks second and Cadillac (170 PP100) ranks third. The study was fielded from February through May 2023.

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Volvo Car Corporation developing flywheel kinetic energy recovery system; considering broad application

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Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) has received a grant of 6.57 When the car starts moving off again, the flywheel’s rotation is transferred to the rear wheels via a specially designed transmission. Matthias Mueller, President and CEO of Porsche AG suggested that the flywheel technology might appear in “ road-going cars as well.”].

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Audi R18 e-tron quattro hybrid with flywheel energy system wins Le Mans; first hybrid win there

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WHP designed an entirely new, ultra-lightweight electric flywheel and associated power electronics for the Audi R18 e-tron quattro, working closely with Audi engineers to fully integrate the system into the car. Porsche is also using a WHP flywheel energy recovery system (KERS) in its 911 GT3 R Hybrid. The engine is a 3.7-liter

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