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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

Green Car Congress

Like the race engine of the RS Spyder, the 918 Spyder power unit features dry-sump lubrication with a separate oil tank and oil extraction. To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Race Hybrid.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype gallops past gasoline

Baua Electric

It combines Mach-E style bodywork with a carbon-fiber tub chassis and components from a current NASCAR Cup Series race car, including suspension, brakes, steering, and wheels, Ford said in a brief statement. That’s in between the 72-kwh Standard Range pack and 91-kwh Extended Range pack currently offered in the Mach-E.