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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

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At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. The Mission R is on a par with the performance level of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.

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Porsche extends all-electric Taycan model range with new entry-level model with rear-wheel drive

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Porsche has introduced the fourth variant of its first all-electric sports sedan. Currently, this is possible for the Porsche Intelligent Range Manager (PIRM), Power Steering Plus, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Porsche InnoDrive functions. Innovative electric motor. Choice of two batteries.

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Porsche increases electric range for all Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEVs by up to 30%

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Porsche has increased the electric range of all its Cayenne plug-in hybrid models. kWh, which boosts the electric range by up to 30%. All Cayenne E-Hybrid models therefore meet the current range criterion that entitles owners to an ā€œEā€ number plate and reduced company car tax in Germany. kWh rather than 14.1

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Porsche Now Considering Gasoline Variants of EVs

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Having already pivoted its highest-volume model to run on all-electric power, Porsche is now considering building internal combustion variants of EVs. This came up during the Q3 call for investors, with leadership hinting that one future strategy could be to build combustion variants of electric models. "A

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Porsche and Frauscher developing electric sports boat; PPE drive technology

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Porsche and the Frauscher Shipyard in Austria are developing an electric yacht—the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air—that is intended to set standards on the water with its typical Porsche E-Performance. The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air is based on the Frauscher 858 Fantom Air daycruiser, the 8.67-meter

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Braking and the Porsche Taycan EV

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Developers at the Porsche Group are working on new concepts for brake force distribution which will enable better braking energy recuperation in electric vehicles without compromising comfort. Once they do, it is no longer the motors driving the wheels, but the other way around. The driver feels this as a jolt.

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Porsche presents Taycan Cross Turismo EV

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Porsche has presented the Taycan Cross Turismo—an expansion of Porscheā€™s first all-electric sports car range. Like the Taycan sports car, the Taycan Cross Turismo benefits from an innovative electric drive with 800-volt architecture. The air suspension includes a Smartlift function as standard.

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