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

Green Car Congress

In a recent simulation study reported in Porsche Engineering Magazine , Porsche Engineering examined the potential of hydrogen combustion engines. For the passenger car sector, this is insufficient, said Vincenzo Bevilacqua, Senior Expert Engine Simulation at Porsche Engineering.

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Porsche retires gas-powered Boxster and Cayman in the EU with all-electric model coming

Baua Electric

The gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman models are being discontinued in Europe as an all-electric version approaches its debut. Porsche retires gas-powered 718 Boxster, Cayman cars After announcing plans to retire its best-selling SUV in Europe, the Macan, Porsche will do the same with its 718 Boxster and Cayman models.

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ExxonMobil and Porsche testing biofuels and lower-carbon eFuel in race conditions

Green Car Congress

ExxonMobil and Porsche are testing advanced biofuels and renewable, lower-carbon eFuels as part of a new agreement to find pathways toward potential future consumer adoption. Analysis indicates the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly with a liquid fuel. eFuels are a good complement to our powertrain strategy.

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Report: Porsche 911 to Go Hybrid in 2025

The Truth About Cars

Despite looking roughly the same as it has for decades, the Porsche 911 we have today has gone through several refinements. An electric motor under the fuel tank drives the front wheels while helping balance the car’s weight. The new flat-six will replace the 911 GTS engine and may eventually find its way into the GT3 and S/T.

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Porsche flexes e-Motorsport prowess with GT4 ‘ePerfomance’

Teslarati

Porsche has shown off its electric GT4 ePerformance racecar at an ice track race in Sweden. As a leader in vehicles that put a smile on your face, Porsche is under distinct pressure to bring that same excitement and joy to the EV transition, and it’s clear that it intends to do just that.

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Porsche Taycan outsells all ICE cars in Norway, EVs take 83.7% market share in Jan.

Teslarati

More Porsche Taycans were sold in Norway than internal-combustion-engine (ICE) cars in January 2022. Porsche sold 185 vehicles in total last month. There were 181 Porsche Taycans sold in January 2022, making up 98% of the legacy sports car maker’s sales in Norway. Credit: Porsche). market share.

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VW Is Shifting EV Investment Dollars to Fund Further ICE Development

The Truth About Cars

Volkswagen hasn’t given up on its electrification plans, but it plans to shift some of its EV-designated funds to continue developing gas engines. The automaker’s ID electric vehicles have received a tepid welcome to the market, and it only currently sells the ID.4 but it will likely bring more hybrids.

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