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Porsche Developing Electric Vehicles; 3 Electric Boxsters Slated for Testing

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A Porsche Boxster. Porsche AG, Stuttgart is researching and developing all-electric vehicles, with three electric Boxsters to be in testing as part of the Stuttgart Model Region for Electromobility project. But such a concept only makes sense if it offers product qualities typical of a Porsche. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Hyundai is the IIHS Most Awarded Automaker So Far in 2024

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Hyundai Motor Group bucked that trend in early testing this year, earning six Top Safety Pick + designations, the IIHS’ highest award, making it the most awarded automaker so far. It’s important to note that some brands don’t get crash-tested, and the IIHS doesn’t test commercial vehicles.

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Using Williams Flywheel KERS

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Phantom diagram of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Porsche AG will introduce the 911 GT3 R hybrid for production-based GT racing at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. The flywheel generator itself is an electric motor with its rotor spinning at speeds of up to 40,000 rpm, storing energy mechanically as rotation energy.

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New Porsche 911 Turbo Will Offer An Almost 18% Reduction in CO2

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Porsche will introduce a new 911 Turbo model at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show (17-27 September) that offers almost an 18% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared to its predecessor. The new 911 Turbo features the a 3.8-liter The 911 Turbo can accelerate from 0-62mph (100 km/h) in 3.4s. Tags: Brief.

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Porsche Debuts Concept 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Geneva

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In addition to introducing the flywheel KERS equipped 911 GT3 R hybrid for production-based GT racing ( earlier post ) and the Cayenne S Hybrid ( earlier post ) at the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche unveiled the plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder concept car. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Williams F1 Acquires Majority Share in Williams Hybrid Power

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In 2009 WHP re-focused its development efforts to road vehicle applications of the technology and has recently partnered with Porsche AG to run the system in the manufacturer’s new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year

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The Porsche Macan is a whole lot more than just another fast SUV. Let me explain… The Macan is Porsche’s top selling car, accounting for about half of the brand’s sales in Australia. Distinguished by its fake air vents on the sides of the rear bumper, the Porsche Macan Turbo makes up to 470kW and 1130Nm and gets to 100km/h in 3.3

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