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Renault and Porsche dominate alternative-powertrain rally in Berlin »Renault and Porsche dominate alternative-powertrain rally in Berlin (http://strongmail.multiview.com:80/track?type=click mailingid=1228532 messageid=1744564 databaseid=11700 serial=1245118332 emailid=marco.t.estrada@gmail.com userid=7934 extra= 2060 http//multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4dda797d4e332)The New York Times The Renault Fluence Z.E. electric car was among the victors in the Michelin Challenge Bibendum, a 186-mile, sustainable mobility-themed rally held in and around Berlin. The Fluence edged the second-place Tesla Roadster and several hydrogen fuel-cell cars for the top honor in the Electric Drive Production category, reserved for cars currently in production. Race officials calculated the so-called well-to-wheels carbon output of each car over the course of the circuit. MORE (http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/renault-and-porsche-dominate-alternative-powertrain-rally-in-berlin/) Wednesday, 25 May 2011 04:14
Porsche created first 'sports car' »Porsche created first 'sports car' (http://strongmail.multiview.com:80/track?type=click mailingid=1228532 messageid=1744564 databaseid=11700 serial=1245118332 emailid=marco.t.estrada@gmail.com userid=7934 extra= 2069 http//multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4dda79903b18c)SpeedTV Ferdinand Porsche was barely 30 years old when he became the chief engineer at Austro-Daimler in 1906. In addition to developing the Austrian company's first road car independently from Daimler in Germany, he also quickly set his sights to racing, which he felt was the best way to prove the quality of a design. MORE (http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/vintage-porsche-created-1st-sports-car/) Wednesday, 25 May 2011 04:11
Porsche 911 electric conversion taking bids »Earth Techling Aaron Coulter writes, "We recently covered a few electric vehicles on eBay that were a bit eccentric, to say the least, but a new listing for an all-electric 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera is more practical in style, and with a six cylinder, 3.4 liter engine, perhaps more enjoyable as well." MORE (http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/05/porsche-911-electric-conversion-taking-bids/) Wednesday, 25 May 2011 04:09
PCA launches new Web store on www.pca.org »Get the latest PCA clothing, promotional/print products as a gift for a PCA enthusiasts or for yourself. Porsche, PCA DE Instructor and Club Racing logos are available on most items. PCA gift certificates are also available. For those attending the 2011 Parade, there are a few limited production items currently for sale. We hope you enjoy the convenience of ordering your favorite PCA items online. Check back regularly as we plan to expand our offering. MORE (http://www.pcawebstore.com/) Wednesday, 25 May 2011 04:05
Email Scam Aimed at PCA »Please be aware that you may receive an email asking for region membership information. The message is disguised as coming from Manny Alban. Please alert region officials of this spam. As always, please treat member information as confidential. Friday, 22 April 2011 06:52

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