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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. The hybrid will feature an F1-inspired powertrain setup that recharges on the move and does not require plugging in. Image: Porsche] Become a& TTAC insider. model debuting sometime in 2024.

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Bcomp closes US$35M Series B with mobility and impact venture capital

Green Car Congress

The strategic group of investors consists of automotive venture capital from BMW i Ventures, Volvo Cars Tech Fund and Porsche Ventures—alongside Airbus Ventures, Generali, and existing investors—collectively adding new competencies to help fuel Bcomp’s growth.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

Mild hybrids, which are typically found in 48 volt electric systems, do not require a plug to operate. Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking).

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

Green Car Congress

Bottom: On recharge, energy will flow from the fuel cell through the tri-port converter to the battery. At this point, the Passat is a fully electric car—but with a range of more than 300 miles. The battery is recharged either through regenerative events or via the hydrogen fuel cell. Click to enlarge.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

EV Central

Hyundai Ioniq 5 485km: Porsche Taycan GTS, $240,300 Fitted as standard with Porsche’s 93.4kWh Performance Battery Plus, this most track-suitable of the sports car brand’s EVs, the Taycan GTS , also boasts the longest range. The 363km range means a few recharging stops between Sydney and Melbourne too.

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2020’s best electric cars

Drive Electric

With the first UK deliveries of the Polestar 2 Fastback coming in June 2020, this exciting fully-electric car has a 78kWh battery pack which produces a mighty WLTP range of 292 miles. Most stylish – Porsche Taycan 4S. No contest here – it’s an all-electric Porsche, for goodness sake. The Volkswagen ID.3

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2021’s biggest EV releases

Drive Electric

It will also be available in the head-turning RS spec, providing stern competition for the brilliant Porsche Taycan 4S – which we named most stylish in our round-up of 2020’s best electric cars. BMW will begin to offer its first fully electric SUV. Volvo XC40 Recharge. Battery size: 80 kWh. Hyundai IONIQ 5.

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