Porsche 911 to be Carmaker’s Sole Combustion Model by 2030

The famous Porsche 911 will be the sole model in the German manufacturer's portfolio powered by a combustion engine when the company's ambitious plan to electrify 80 per cent of its car range by 2030 is fully implemented. Porsche aims to lessen its carbon impact to support electric transportation. Environmentalists have taken notice of the move by the German performance car manufacturer, and they are keeping a careful eye on Porsche's investment in e-fuels and its campaign for the European Union to legalise e-fuel vehicle sales after 2035. The Porsche Macan will be the first model in the lineup to be electrified, followed by the Porsche 718 and the company's best-selling Cayenne. While the company is exploring alternate powertrain options, the popular 911, which represented 13 per cent of sales in 2022, will be manufactured using an internal combustion engine for as long as feasible.

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Porsche Pushing for e-fuels

Porsche has spent USD 75 million on Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF) over the last several years, but the company's e-fuel aspirations are not connected to its electrification strategy, as claimed by Dums. Aviation and large vehicles are the primary targets of e-fuel research and development. This comes at a time when several corporations have promised large sums to fund the electrification of their product range. E fuels will also be used for high-performance vehicles, with Porsche using it for "lighthouse" initiatives like the Supercup and its customer-facing experience centres. 

Ferrari (RACE.MI), like Porsche, sought for an EU e-fuels exemption; however, the exemption has not yet been finalised. Ferrari continues to claim that by 2030, 80% of its vehicles will be electric or hybrid. Many smaller automakers are also interested in catering to the growing market of wealthy consumers who can buy high-end vehicles powered by e-fuel.

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Porsche EV Plans

Team head for Porsche's e-fuel programme Karl Dums says that the firm plans to electrify the vast majority of its cars, starting with the Macan SUV and moving on to the legendary 718 and the best-selling Cayenne. The German carmaker has set a goal of having EVs make up 80% of total sales by 2030. 

During its 75th anniversary celebration, Porsche debuted its newest electric concept car, the Mission X, which demonstrates the company's commitment to electric vehicles. The Mission X is a concept for the German automaker's future lineup of elegant, lightweight, and battery-powered sports automobiles.

Porsche says the batteries will go in the same spot as the engine in a mid-engined hypercar, which is behind the back seats. The 'e-core' design, which is similar to that of the Porsche Mission R, enables a lower floor than would be possible with a conventional battery skateboard chassis and also helps to centralise the bulk of the vehicle, enhancing its handling. 

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