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GMC Hummer EV review, traffic-light pollution, Porsche synthetic fuels: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Poorly timed traffic lights are adding to emissions. And Porsche invests more in synthetic fuels. The GMC Hummer EV isn’t a truck for EV fans, but it’s even better than we expected off-road. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. We drove the 2022 GMC Hummer EV last week in Arizona.

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Porsche acquires stake in Fazua and plans joint ventures with Ponooc to expand involvement in e-bike market

Green Car Congress

Porsche is further expanding its involvement in the rapidly growing market for e-bikes by acquiring a stake in Fazua , an innovative manufacturer of e-bike drive systems, and establishing a strategic partnership with Ponooc Investment B.V. Porsche is acquiring 20% of the shares in Fazua GmbH. Ponooc is part of Pon Holdings B.V.—a

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Porsche to recall over 40,000 Taycan EVs for faulty wiring harness

Teslarati

Porsche is recalling over 40,000 units of the Taycan electric vehicle due to a potential issue with a wiring harness underneath the front seats. Porsche has already issued a remedy campaign, which is underway currently. Porsche has already issued a remedy campaign, which is underway currently. market share in Jan.

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

“That’s proper arse-hole parking,” says the Tesla Model 3 owner as he stares – bewildered – at our Porsche Taycan blocking three Tesla superchargers. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. 2023 Porsche Taycan RWD in Crayon and with choice options.

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Power up: Refreshed Audi e-tron GT primed for Taycan upgrades as fast EV nears middle age

EV Central

Closely related to the recently refreshed Porsche Taycan, our first glimpse of a lightly disguised Audi e-tron GT seems to suggest that, visually, the German Tesla Model S alternative will receive subtle exterior tweaks that involve a redesigned front bumper, new grille, fresh aerodynamically optimised wheels and a bigger rear diffuser.

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Game-changer! 2024 Porsche Macan EV delivers 911-beating acceleration and epic driving range

EV Central

And whereas high performance rivals from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and Volvo currently rely on petrol propulsion, Porsche has switched to electricity for the new Macan. Porsche Macan 4 and Porsche Macan Turbo The all-electric Macan is a key pillar in Porsche’s plans to transform 80 per cent of its sales to EV by 2030.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

Clean Fleet Report

We reviewed the last year of this small but fun EV, noting its limitations, not the least of which was an 84-mile driving range. We expect it to be a blast to drive, and will review it when we have the chance to get behind the wheel. The grille is larger, and the front lighting now integrates fog and daytime running lights.