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Porsche Closes E-Bike and Battery Divisions, Admits EVs Are Harder Than They Look
Porsche closes e-bike, battery, and software subsidiaries, lays off 500+ staff, and quietly admits that making EVs is harder than making sports cars.
2026-05-09
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