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Porsche flexes e-Motorsport prowess with GT4 ‘ePerfomance’

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Porsche has shown off its electric GT4 ePerformance racecar at an ice track race in Sweden. As a leader in vehicles that put a smile on your face, Porsche is under distinct pressure to bring that same excitement and joy to the EV transition, and it’s clear that it intends to do just that.

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Lotus Theory 1 previews future sports car design direction

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In keeping with Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s maxim “simplify, then add lightness,” the seats are actually padding attached directly to the cars carbon fiber tub. in the first quarter of 2025, and the Emeya, an electric sedan due to face off against the Tesla Model S Plaid and Porsch Taycan.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Two of the total of four carbon fiber composite hydrogen tanks are housed under the rear seat and the other two in the luggage compartment floor. The same could be said, though, for a Passat equipped with very high energy density future batteries (along with a very fast DC charger). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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This shift underscores the industry’s reliance on AI in vehicle design and manufacturing, pointing towards a future where hybrid, electric, and autonomous cars dominate the automotive landscape. #1 By leveraging AI, automotive companies can streamline their supply chains, reducing waste and ensuring timely delivery of parts.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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Porsche has presented the second generation of its Le Mans Prototype 919 Hybrid race car. Porsche 919 Hybrid, 2015. A liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery—developed by A123 Systems in cooperation with Porsche—temporarily stores converted braking energy from the front axle as well as converted exhaust-gas energy.

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News: 2024 Pebble Beach Debuts

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Acura Performance EV Concept Future Acura EV? With a teardrop cabin, this SUV gives a hint at the styling direction for what Acura calls its “electrified future.” Future Caddy EV? Just three of the carbon fiber body and chassis 6.6-liter Here are a few, alphabetically, to whet your automotive taste buds!

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

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Michael Leiters , who was Ferrari’s chief technology officer (he recently left the company), says there’s no denying that electrification in the car industry is largely being driven by the need to comply with strict emissions regulations, including for carbon dioxide. second lap advantage over that ICE-only supercar.

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