article thumbnail

Porsche launches developer competition with Mission E Cross Turismo data

Green Car Congress

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.

Porsche 259
article thumbnail

Porsche launches two new cogen plants running on biogas in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

Green Car Congress

Porsche has launched two new cogeneration plants in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen to enhance its environmentally friendly energy mix and close the remaining gap to CO 2 neutral production of the fully electric Taycan in Zuffenhausen. They do not emit the heat generated as part of energy production into the environment, but use it for heating.

Porsche 281
article thumbnail

Porsche begins on-road development testing for the electric Macan; virtual development and physical endurance tests

Green Car Congress

The all-electric Porsche Macan is ready to be tested on the road: after initial testing and development on the proving grounds of the Porsche Development Center in Weissach, the highly-camouflaged next-generation prototypes of the compact SUV are now leaving the Porsche premises for the first time.

Porsche 221
article thumbnail

Report: Porsche Raising Prices Across the Board

The Truth About Cars

Porsche will reportedly be raising prices between 4 and 8 percent on the European and U.S. Even so, higher-end brands appear to be doing fairly well at present, and Porsche itself noted that operating profits rose to €1.84 Porsche has likewise been talking about going more upmarket to compete with the likes of Ferrari.

Porsche 96
article thumbnail

HIF Global begins approval process for its first eFuels manufacturing facility in Australia; third globally

Green Car Congress

HIF Asia Pacific, a wholly owned subsidiary of HIF Global, filed a Notice of Intent (NoI) with the Tasmanian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) seeking approval for the facility, which will be located in north-west Tasmania. In April 2022, Porsche announced a US$75-million investment in HIF Global. Earlier post.).

Australia 186
article thumbnail

Porsche leaving FIA WEC LMP1, entering Formula E

Green Car Congress

From 2019, a Porsche factory team will compete in Formula E. Porsche is now the fourth German OEM to realign its motorsport strategy this year to enter Formula E, following Audi ( earlier post ), BMW ( earlier post ) and Mercedes-Benz ( earlier post ). Porsche is working with alternative, innovative drive concepts.

Porsche 150
article thumbnail

PPG to supply Cellforce Group with new NMP-free cathode binder

Green Car Congress

Cellforce Group (CFG)—the joint venture between Porsche and CUSTOMCELLS ( earlier post )—has partnered with PPG, a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. NMP, which is widely used in electrode manufacturing, has been identified as a reproductive hazard by several global regulatory agencies.

Supplies 199