The luxury automaker is looking to upgrade the charging experience for Porsche EV drivers with exclusive “premium” amenities. The Porsche Charging Lounge comes complete with snacks and soft drinks, digital media, and even a smart mirror to get a workout in while on the road.
Porsche opens premium EV Charging Lounge experience
Porsche opened the first of several premium EV Charging Lounges on Wednesday, beginning with a pilot site outside Bingen am Rhein, Germany.
With plans to establish its own fast-charging stations across Europe’s most important routes, Porsche is offering the premium experience that “one expects of the brand.”
The facility includes six 300 kW DC fast-charging stations and four 22 kW AC charging points powered by renewable energy. By the start of next year, Porsche says 400 kW per charging point is a possibility.
With significant traffic flow in the area, the location is open 24/7, allowing Porsche drivers to charge up regardless of the time of day.
The building itself is designed to reduce energy consumption with heating and air conditioning that operate without fossil fuels. In addition, part of the electricity is supplied by a solar panel system on the roof of the building.
To provide Porsche drivers with a premium experience, the site includes a large selection of drinks and snacks.
You will also have access to reading material or digital media, with high-performance Wi-Fi available. For the workout warriors, the lounge includes a smart mirror to keep you on track while on the road. Porsche says payments can be made through Apple or Google Pay.
Porsche Charging Lounges are displayed in the navigation system and are integrated into the Porsche Charging Service.
The price is 33 cents per kWh, and a Porsche ID will be needed to access the exclusive charging stations and lounge. The barrier will automatically open if your plate is stored with Porsche ID. Drivers can also use their Porsche Charging Card or scan a QR code from the app to gain access.
Several more Charging Lounges are planned for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland so far. Porsche’s charging network consists of over 436,000 charging points in over 20 countries throughout the EU.
Despite only having one fully electric vehicle in its lineup, the Taycan sports car, Porsche aims for 80% of its lineup to be EV by 2030.
The long-awaited Macan EV is expected to launch next year. After that, Porsche will launch an electric 718 in 2025, followed by the Cayenne EV in 2026. Porsche is also developing a premium luxury electric SUV to compete with ultra-luxury automakers, slated to sit above the Macan and Cayenne models.
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Following approval from Transport Canada, EV startup Workhorse will be bringing the W56 and W750 model electric delivery vans to commercial truck dealers in Canada as early as this spring.
“This is a major step forward for Workhorse,” says Josh Anderson, Workhorse’s chief technology officer in a press statement. “Pre-clearance from Transport Canada opens up a large new market for our products throughout Canada, including with fleets that operate across borders in North America.”
Despite that uncertainty, Workhorse execs remain upbeat. “We’re excited that our electric step vans can now reach Canadian roads and highways, providing reliable, zero-emission solutions that customers can depend on,” added Anderson.
Canadian pricing has yet to be announced.
Electrek’s Take
FedEx electric delivery vehicle; via Workhorse.
There’s no other way to say it: the Trump/Musk co-presidency is disrupting a lot of companies’ plans – and that’s especially true across North American borders. But in all this chaos and turmoil there undoubtedly lies opportunity, and it will be interesting to see who ends up on top.
The new Liebherr S1 Vision 140-ton hauler is unlike any heavy haul truck currently on the market – primarily because the giant, self-propelled, single-axle autonomous bucket doesn’t look anything like any truck you’ve ever seen.
Liebherr says its latest heavy equipment concept was born from a desire to rethink truck design with a focus only on core functions. The resulting S1 Vision is primarily just a single axle with two powerful electric motors sending power to a pair of massive airless tires designed carry loads up to 131 tonnes (just over 140 tons).
The design enables rapid maintenance, as important components easily accessible for quick servicing. Wear parts can be replaced efficiently, and the electric drive significantly reduces maintenance work. This helps to minimise downtimes and increases operational efficiency.
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Because of its versatility, durability, and ability to perform zero-turn maneuvers that other equipment simply can’t, the Liebherr S1 Vision can be adapted for various applications, including earthmoving, mining, and even agriculture. There’s also a nonzero chance of this technology finding applications supporting other on-site equipment through charging or fuel delivery.
The S1 accomplishes that trick safely with the help of an automatic load leveling system that ensures maximum stability, even on bumpy or rough terrain. The company says this technology significantly reduces the risk of tipping while providing smooth and secure operation across various environments.
The HD arm of Hyundai has just released the first official images of the new, battery-electric HX19e mini excavator – the first ever production electric excavator from the global South Korean manufacturer.
The HX19e will be the first all-electric asset to enter series production at Hyundai Construction Equipment, with manufacturing set to begin this April.
The new HX19e will be offered with either a 32 kWh or 40 kWh li-ion battery pack – which, according to Hyundai, is nearly double the capacity offered by its nearest competitor (pretty sure that’s not correct –Ed.). The 40kWh battery allows for up to 6 hours and 40 minutes of continuous operation between charges, with a break time top-up on delivering full shift usability.
Those batteries send power to a 13 kW (17.5 hp) electric motor that drives an open-center hydraulic system. Hyundai claims the system delivers job site performance that is at least equal to, if not better than, that of its diesel-powered HX19A mini excavator.
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To that end, the Hyundai XH19e offers the same 16 kN bucket breakout force and a slightly higher 9.4 kN (just over 2100 lb-ft) dipper arm breakout force. The maximum digging depth is 7.6 feet, and the maximum digging reach is 12.9 feet. Hyundai will offer the new electric excavator with just four selectable options:
enclosed cab vs. open canopy
32 or 40 kWh battery capacity
All HX19es will ship with a high standard specification that includes safety valves on the main boom, dipper arm, and dozer blade hydraulic cylinders, as well as two-way auxiliary hydraulic piping allows the machine to be used with a range of commercially available implements. The hydraulics needed to operate a quick coupler, LED booms lights, rotating beacons, an MP3 radio with USB connectivity, and an operator’s seat with mechanical suspension are also standard.
HX19e electric mini excavator; via Hyundai Construction Equipment.
The ability to operate indoors, underground, or in environments like zoos and hospitals were keeping noise levels down is of critical importance to the success of an operation makes electric equipment assets like these coming from Hyundai a must-have for fleet operators and construction crews that hope to remain competitive in the face of ever-increasing noise regulations. The fact that these are cleaner, safer, and cheaper to operate is just icing on that cake.