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

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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.

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

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Australia has exceptional renewable energy resources that can be transformed into liquid fuels and used in existing engines. HIF Chile is currently constructing the Haru Oni Demonstration Facility in Magallanes, Chile in partnership with Porsche and Siemens Energy. Australia represents our third decarbonization hub around the world.

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Audi first car manufacturer to introduce second-generation prelube oils; start with Q6 e-tron electric SUV in 2022

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Every contribution to increasing resource efficiency and achieving the ambitious targets behind our Audi environmental campaign Mission:Zero helps. We have managed to persuade our steel suppliers to switch to Prelube II—a technically challenging process but one that will help to conserve resources over the long term.

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California Air Resources Board rejects Volkswagen Group recall plan for 3.0-liter diesel passenger cars

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) on Wednesday rejected proposed plans submitted by Volkswagen/Audi and Porsche for repair of undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices (AECDs) and defeat devices in 3.0 liter, diesel passenger cars manufactured for model years 2009-2016. This decision affects about 16,000 3.0-liter

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Tesla beefs up India executive team with Porsche alumnus

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Samir Jain, who previously worked for Porsche, will assume the position of “Lead Aftersales – Regional Service Manager – India,” according to his LinkedIn page. He was earlier Head of Aftersales at Porsche India and also responsible for Porsche BEV Rollout. TeslaIndia #TCIN pic.twitter.com/U8hTmCNe6e.

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Porsche reports ~60% of new Panamera models delivered in Europe are with plug-in hybrid drive; ramping up for Mission E

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Porsche reports that around 60% of all new Panamera models that have been delivered in Europe were equipped with a hybrid drive. Electromobility is the future ,” Albrecht Reimold, Member of the Executive Board for Production and Logistics at Porsche AG, said at a presentation of the new Panamera plug-in hybrid models. Earlier post.)

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Porsche opens new plant for eight-cylinder engines; digitalization and data management; V8s for all VW Group brands

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Porsche has officially dedicated a new engine plant for eight-cylinder engines. The sports car manufacturer has invested nearly €80 million in the new production facility. Porsche’s new engine plant will also contribute towards synergies within the Volkswagen Group. Flexible interlinkage of manufacturing and automation.

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