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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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They are at the cutting edge of Porsche E-Performance and are among the most powerful production models that the sports car manufacturer currently has in its product range. By 2022, Porsche will have invested more than €6 billion in electromobility. The electric motors: synchronous motors with hairpin winding.

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IONITY announces €700M investment to enable rapid EV charging network expansion and accelerated growth

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The BlackRock Global Renewable Power platform has invested directly in more than 300 projects globally, including onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar photovoltaic projects. BlackRock is the first company from outside the automotive sector to be a shareholder in this joint venture through its Global Renewable Power platform.

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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). In addition, a large solar roof provides electricity for the drive system battery on sunny days.

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Oil giant Shell offers Tesla Model 3 and Model Y subscriptions in Germany

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In Germany, for example, Shell has launched a dedicated electric vehicle subscription program, featuring popular electric vehicles from the humble Fiat 500-e icon to the luxurious Porsche Taycan. But this is not the most interesting part of Shell’s electric vehicle subscriptions in Germany. Credit: Shell Recharge Germany.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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Paired with renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or other energy sources, facilities can use the BES system to store and harness solar power or as a backup power source by storing energy from the grid. In addition to Toyota, Honda, Ford, and Porsche are highlighted as key players in the GlobalData report.

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EV Standouts at the 2021 LA Auto Show

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All of this is a long-winded way to say that we love EVs and are excited to learn about new innovations in the industry whenever they come about. In addition to being fueled electrically, these dynamic vehicles are also solar-powered and boast distance ranges of up to 450 miles. We are very excited to see what this company does next.

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Volkswagen Group to invest more than €62 billion up to 2016; largest-yet investment package for new models, advanced technologies and production facilities

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Investment activities will also include expenditure on wind, solar and hydroelectric power, in order to supply the factories with renewable energies. The plans are based on the Volkswagen Group’s current structures and hence already take into account the consolidation of Porsche Holding Salzburg.

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