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 Electric Boxster prototypes hinting at the future of Porsche Intelligent Performance begin field tests in early 2011.
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In
the test process, three research cars with all-electric drive based on
the Porsche Boxster will provide an initial insight into new electric
drive components and battery systems for all-electric vehicle drive.
This field test will also provide further findings on the infrastructure
required for electromobility, user behaviour and the demands made of
future products.
2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder
Michael
Macht, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche AG, sees
this research as absolutely essential to the development of electric
drive in Porsche vehicles. "We will definitely be offering an electric
sports car in future. But such a concept only makes sense if it offers
performance and a cruising range comparable to that of a sports car
today."
Porsche's
commitment to electric mobility is evident in the three vehicles
introduced earlier this year, each with a hybrid-drive system tailored
specifically to its intended use.
The
spectacular 918 Spyder concept study is a high-performance mid-engined
sports car with plug-in hybrid technology. It combines high-tech
breakthroughs in engine technology and electromobility with a truly
fascinating range of sporting qualities. Emissions of just 70 g/km CO2
and fuel consumption of just 3 L/100 km come with the performance of a
super sports car developing well over 600 horsepower.
The
hybrid system of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid has been developed especially for
racing, with two 60 kW (82 hp) electric motors on the front axle
providing a boost for the 480 hp six-cylinder power unit fitted at the
rear. Replacing conventional batteries is an electrical flywheel power
storage system which is recharged whenever the driver applies the
brakes. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid has already proven its racing qualities in
the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
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Electric Boxster prototypes hinting at the future of Porsche Intelligent Performance begin field tests in early 2011.
