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Porsche Macan driving report: Is the base model enough?

The top model with 450 kW of power and 1,000 Nm of torque and a slightly weaker all-wheel drive model were available at the premiere. Now, Porsche is adding the longest-range version of the electric Macan with rear-wheel drive. We recently drove the car known simply as the Macan and want to share our first impressions of the currently most affordable electric Porsche.

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Report: Apple worked with China’s BYD to develop EV batteries

Green Car Reports
Prior to ending its much-discussed electric-vehicle project, Apple worked with Chinese automaker BYD on batteries, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. A partnership between the two companies started around 2017, according to the report, with the goal of developing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for the Apple car. BYD has much experience… Read more…

LG Technology Ventures invests in Liminal’s battery inspection systems


US-based battery inspection technology startup Liminal has closed a $10-million strategic investment round led by LG Technology Ventures, the venture capital arm of South Korean conglomerate LG Group. The round also included new investment from Taiwanese firm Chailease Holdings as well as participation by current investors including ArcTern Ventures, University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners,… Read more…