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Porsche presents two new Panamera E-Hybrid variants

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Monday, February 19, 2024

After the reveal of the Panamera/Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid versions late last year, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid will soon complement the portfolio.

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  • After the reveal of the Panamera/Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid versions late last year, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid will soon complement the portfolio.
  • Ultimately, the Panamera model line will offer four different variants featuring this progressive powertrain technology.
  • Porsche is fitting all variants of the new Panamera as standard with an adaptive two-chamber air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with two-valve dampers.
  • The Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid will have a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $115,500 and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid will have an MSRP of $126,800.

World premiere: Porsche takes the all-electric 2024 Macan to a new level

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Ten years after its launch, the Porsche Macan is heading into a bold new direction, now in all-electric form.

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  • Ten years after its launch, the Porsche Macan is heading into a bold new direction, now in all-electric form.
  • The Macan 4 accelerates from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, while the Macan Turbo takes just 3.1 seconds.
  • Porsche developed the Macan with a keen focus on quintessential Porsche driving dynamics and a characteristic steering feel.
  • The standard Porsche Communication Management (PCM) in the new Macan takes computing performance to a new level.

World premiere: Porsche takes the all-electric 2024 Macan to a new level

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Ten years after its launch, the Porsche Macan is heading into its second model generation, now in all-electric form.

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  • Ten years after its launch, the Porsche Macan is heading into its second model generation, now in all-electric form.
  • The Macan 4 accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, while the Macan Turbo takes just 3.3 seconds.
  • The standard Porsche Communication Management (PCM) in the new Macan takes computing performance to a new level.
  • Porsche developed the Macan with a keen focus on quintessential Porsche driving dynamics and a characteristic steering feel.

EQS-News: Putting the new Macan through its paces in the name of performance and efficiency

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Ten years after its launch, the Macan is on the cusp of a second model generation, now in all-electric form.

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  • Ten years after its launch, the Macan is on the cusp of a second model generation, now in all-electric form.
  • As the first Porsche model built on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the SUV is a completely new development.
  • At the same time, simulations in both the virtual world and wind tunnel are increasingly precise and play an ever-greater role.
  • All of which makes the new Macan one of the most aerodynamic SUVs – with a major impact on efficiency.

The new Panamera: more digital, more luxurious, more efficient

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Friday, November 24, 2023

The new Panamera is equipped as standard with a two-chamber, two-valve air suspension which also includes Porsche Active Suspension Management.

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  • The new Panamera is equipped as standard with a two-chamber, two-valve air suspension which also includes Porsche Active Suspension Management.
  • The technical basis for this are new active shock absorbers, which are connected to an electrically operated hydraulic pump.
  • The optional active suspension keeps the body of the Panamera flat, even during heavy braking, steering and acceleration inputs.
  • Porsche plans to offer four different E-Hybrid models, responding to healthy demand for this type of powertrain in the Panamera.

2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS becomes the pinnacle of open-top, mid-engine driving

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The powertrain of the new 718 Spyder RS is identical to that of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS coupe.

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  • The powertrain of the new 718 Spyder RS is identical to that of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS coupe.
  • Like every modern RS model, the new 718 Spyder RS is available exclusively with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission (PDK).
  • The front end of the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS is almost identical to the front end of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS.
  • The chassis of the 718 Spyder RS uses a combination of components from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the 718 Spyder.

Spartan® RV Chassis Showcases K3 525 Chassis and Industry-Leading Warranty for Newmar 2024 Model Year

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Friday, May 5, 2023

NOVI, Mich., May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spartan® RV Chassis, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), introduced its new K3 525 chassis, designed exclusively for the 2024 Newmar Mountain Aire Class A diesel luxury motorcoach.

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  • NOVI, Mich., May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spartan® RV Chassis, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), introduced its new K3 525 chassis, designed exclusively for the 2024 Newmar Mountain Aire Class A diesel luxury motorcoach.
  • Boosting horsepower to 525hp, the chassis delivers faster acceleration for best-in-class performance on hills and other challenging terrain.
  • It's further enhanced by Premier Drive™, Spartan RV Chassis' proprietary suspension system, ensuring superior handling, stability, and ride comfort.
  • Spartan RV Chassis also introduced an industry-leading warranty for all eight Newmar models built on the Spartan RV chassis, including the Mountain Aire and the best-selling Dutch Star.

More capability, more performance and a new look, inside and out: Porsche presents the 2024 Cayenne

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

“It’s one of the most extensive product upgrades in the history of Porsche,” says Michael Schätzle, Vice-President Product Line Cayenne.

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  • “It’s one of the most extensive product upgrades in the history of Porsche,” says Michael Schätzle, Vice-President Product Line Cayenne.
  • Porsche has integrated a completely revised display and control concept into the interior of the new Cayenne.
  • The new Porsche Driver Experience, first introduced in the Porsche Taycan, focuses on the driver and optimizes operation.
  • The 2024 Porsche Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne E-Hybrid models come standard with a steel spring suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).

Spartan® RV Chassis Brings a Legacy of Innovation to the Florida RV SuperShow

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

NOVI, Mich., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spartan RV Chassis, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), will highlight its newly optimized Connected Coach® experience, a suite of advanced interactive technologies engineered to keep the driver’s focus forward, limiting distractions, and improving comfort and confidence at the wheel during the 2023 Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, January 18-22.

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  • The Connected Coach integrated experience includes a state-of-the-art Digital Dash, Tri-Pod Steering Wheel, and the industry’s best-in-class comprehensive safety system, the Spartan RV Chassis Advanced Protection System™.
  • Safety alerts are delivered directly to the digital dash through the Advanced Protection System ™:, the industry’s best-in-class comprehensive safety systemi.
  • Today, its family of brands includes Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, Utilimaster®, Royal Truck Body™, DuraMag® and Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us™, Spartan® RV Chassis, Builtmore Contract Manufacturing™, and corresponding aftermarket provisions.
  • The Shyft Group and its go-to-market brands are well known in their respective industries for quality, durability, and first-to-market innovation.

DATC Member DornerWorks Wins Award to Develop a Military Vehicle Hypervisor

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

TROY, Mich, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Army awarded Defense Automotive Technologies Consortium (DATC™) member DornerWorks Ltd. a $1 million award, including options, to produce prototypes for a Military Vehicle Hypervisor.

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  • The objective of this prototype project is to design and develop engineering and next generation technical solutions for a Type 1 Hypervisor for ground vehicle cyber security.
  • TROY, Mich, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Army awarded Defense Automotive Technologies Consortium (DATC) member DornerWorks Ltd. a $1 million award, including options, to produce prototypes for a Military Vehicle Hypervisor.
  • The objective of this prototype project is to design and develop engineering and next generation technical solutions for a Type 1 Hypervisor for ground vehicle cyber security.
  • A hypervisor is a system that creates and runs virtual machines (VMs), applications, and containers.