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Porsche’s all-new electric Macan will use batteries from China’s CATL

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Porsche’s electric Macan features a 100 kWh battery pack that will reportedly be supplied by China’s CATL. Ten years after debuting the SUV, Porsche revealed the all-electric Macan Thursday. The electric Macan is Porsche’s second EV, after the Taycan and the first fully electric SUV to wear the iconic badge.

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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Plug-in hybrids are essentially a halfway point between full hybrid and fully electric automobiles. PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution. The engine simply serves as a generator, topping up the battery when necessary, while the electric motor drives the wheels.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system.

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Porsche accelerates shift to electric vehicles as gas-powered models die off

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With new electric vehicles launching, including the Macan, Boxster, Cayenne, and a range-topping seven-seater EV, Porsche is laying the groundwork for the future. Porsche launched its first fully electric car, the Taycan, in 2019. The electric Porsche Cayenne is expected to debut in 2026.

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Porsche Scaling Back Taycan Production

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However, the Cayenne (and later Macan) ended up becoming the brand’s best sellers and shot its revenue through the roof. That's why the Taycan has had just as much trouble there as the fully electric Mercedes flagship EQS, the counterpart to the S-Class.

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