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Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners advance climate-neutral eFuels development; Haru Oni pilot in Chile

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Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners are developing and implementing a pilot project—the “Haru Oni” project—in Chile that is expected to yield the world’s first integrated, commercial, industrial-scale plant for making synthetic climate-neutral fuels (eFuels). Porsche will be the primary customer for the green fuel.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Scheduled Service/Maintenance – One year/First visit.

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Road Test: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV

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There is also battery regeneration, when coasting or braking, kinetic energy is converted into electric energy and returns it to the battery to add driving range. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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You may not need the brakes as much as you’d think Battery and Charging When slowing or stopping regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. The Porsche Cayenne, BMW iX and the Audi Q8 E-tron are all fine premium electric SUVs.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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Think has even shown a convertible prototype. The customer will only pay a monthly fee about $240 (US Dollars) which includes a full maintenance service agreement; carbon offset payments and in some countries even all electricity used, and insurance. Lastly, hybrids & plug-in hybrids are an unfortunate diversion.