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Porsche, Customcells plant to start production in 2024 with 100 MWh/year; Si anode, BASF HED NCM cathode

Green Car Congress

In June, Porsche announced an investment in its new joint venture company Cellforce Group GmbH. Porsche and joint venture partner Customcells, a spin-off from Fraunhofer, also announced the launch of production of high-performance battery cells at Porsche’s Weissach Development Center. Earlier post.).

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Lucid CEO shares take on next-gen EVs: “The electric car of the future only needs 250 miles”

Teslarati

While the Lucid Air is not selling as strongly as its rivals like the Porsche Taycan and the Tesla Model S, the luxury electric vehicle maker is nonetheless optimistic about its potential. I want to have a big impact upon the planet – we’re worried about global warming. We’re at 4.6

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Classic car rally to allow EVs to participate for the first time

Teslarati

Zelectric Motors specifically works with classic Porsches and VWs, while EV4U converts any vehicle and even offers classes that will teach you how to do it yourself! More premium companies include Charge Cars, Zero Labs, and ICON 4×4. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Seven-day test: Living with the Porsche Taycan RWD

EV Central

Porsche’s entry-level Taycan EV has less power, performance and equipment, but could the single motor rear-drive option be all you really need? And Porsche – being Porsche – couldn’t resist dropping another $40K or so on our tester. 2022 Porsche Taycan RWD with almost $40k of added options.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

Spy the back end at the wrong angle and it could be the lovechild of a Porsche 993 and Ford AU Falcon. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines. When the RWD version on 18-inch wheels arrives it will offer 614km (WLTP) between charges. It’s striking in the metal. Distinctive.

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Track test: Hyundai’s incredible RN22e EV

EV Central

Many are dazzlingly fast in a straight line – proper sub-3 seconds to 100km/h stuff – and their low centre of gravity and impressive chassis tunes (see the Porsche Taycan and T esla Model 3 Performance for evidence) can bring physics-defying cornering. But they’re not quite right, those gear shifts. Track charging.

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Honda reveals radical new electric Saloon concept at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Its rakish silhouette stems from Honda’s desire for “lower and wider vehicles”, said Minami, but it has not been conceived as a dedicated sporting EV to rival the likes of the Porsche Taycan. The final cockpit design is scheduled to be shown in the near future. “Right now, there are two heights for batteries.

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