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Porsche presents 3D-printing technology for bucket seats

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Porsche has presented an innovative alternative to conventional bucket seat upholstery with the concept study “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat”. Source: Porsche. That’s why personalized seat shells customised for the driver have been standard in race cars for a long time now. Source: Porsche.

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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. kWh, which boosts the electric range by up to 30%. The driving modes of the standard Sport Chrono Package have been optimized to further improve efficiency and performance. kW can be achieved with the Porsche Mobile Charger Connect.

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Ford unveils all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV

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When it arrives in late 2020, Mustang Mach-E will be available with standard (75.7 kWh Li-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8 Equipped with an extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive, Mach-E has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles. Top: Standard range battery with AWD.

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New 600kW Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance hybrid hits 100km/h quicker than you can say its name

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That’s easily enough might to usurp many hypercars but perhaps not the new breed EVs like the 815kW Porsche Taycan Turbo GT that can go even quicker (0-100km/h in 2.2sec). Finally, the AMG GT 63 S E Performance comes with an extended range of colours and trim to help owners personalise and make their coupe completely bespoke.

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GWM Ora Sport on ice, but sleek high-performance EV could still get the tick of approval as a sporty rival to Tesla, BYD

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The sleek five-door with styling similarities to a Porsche Panamera is instead being put on ice as the fast-growing Chinese giant monitors the evolution of the local EV line-up. The GWM Ora Sport that was shaping up to be the performance hero of the brand’s local line-up is unlikely to come to Australia any time soon.

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Ford’s next-gen EVs could feature 800V fast charging

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This may include an 800V fast charging architecture as it looks to keep pace with rivals like Hyundai, Porsche, and Kia. Ford Mustang Mach-E (Source: Ford) Ford says you can charge the current standard range Mach-E from 10 to 80% in 38 minutes with up to 107 kW output at DC charging stations.

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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