Taycan, Macan Electric, Mission X — Zuffenhausen’s electric performance program, lap by lap.
Porsche, the renowned German automaker, has taken a firm stance against incorporating simulated gear changes in their electric vehicles (EVs). This decision comes amidst a growing trend in the EV industry to mimic traditional combustion engine experiences. According to a recent report from Motor1, Porsche development driver Lars Kern explained the company’s perspective on this…
Luxury automaker Porsche is making a bold move into the electric vehicle (EV) battery space, injecting fresh capital into struggling German battery manufacturer Varta. This strategic investment, reported by EuroNews, aims to secure high-performance batteries for Porsche’s growing lineup of hybrid and electric cars while supporting German battery production. A Lifeline for Varta Varta, facing…
Porsche CEO Discusses Electric Macan and Shifting EV Goals Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is navigating a crucial period in its electrification journey, as revealed in a recent interview with CEO Timo Resch at Monterey Car Week. TechCrunch reports that despite record sales, Porsche is adopting a more flexible stance on its EV transition in…
Porsche SE, the investment vehicle controlled by the Porsche-Piëch family, is eyeing new opportunities in the automotive sector, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) technology, as market valuations decline. This news comes from a recent Financial Times report. Seeking EV Opportunities Johannes Lattwein, Porsche SE’s board member for finance and IT, stated, “The current stock market…
Taycan Outruns Rivals with Record Lap Porsche has made a groundbreaking achievement at the Nürburgring with its pre-series Taycan, driven by Lars Kern, who set a remarkable lap time of 7:07.55 minutes. “I pushed as hard as I could, but that was really all I could do,” said Kern. This performance outshines the previous record…
Porsche announced today that the all-electric Porsche Taycan has been selected by the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as the next season’s Formula E safety car. The all-electric Porsche Taycan will make its debut at the opening lap of the Formula E season on 28/29 January in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The Porsche Taycan Turbo…
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