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Just recently, Porsche has announced its plan to create more variants of its Mission E full-electric sedan, which includes one based on the newly launched Mission E Cross Turismo design. The move is a result of the German automaker's preparation for an enormous shift to battery-powered models. In a statement, Porsche revealed that full-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will account for approximately a quarter of the division's international deliveries in 2025. The automaker is slated to start selling the battery-only Mission E sports car next year. According to CEO Oliver Bloom, there was a good prospect for series production. This is why the four-door Cross Turismo concept version was unveiled at the recently held Geneva Motor Show. Porsche noted that it will invest some of its record profits on derivatives on the Mission E. The car manufacturer will also double its electric-car development budget to $7.4 billion (6 billion euros) by 2022. The funds will be spent on derivatives of the Mission E, electrification, and hybridization of the current model range as well as on the development of a charging infrastructure and smart mobility. Porsche's global sales rose by four percent to 246,375 vehicles. The operating profit increased by seven percent to 4.1 billion euros with its operating margin increasing by 17.6 percent from 17.4 percent. The quick volume growth in recent years has been linked to the addition of the compact Macan SUV to the lineup. Porsche is the most lucrative marque in Volkswagen Group by return on sales and this year celebrates the 70th anniversary of its first-ever sports car. The automaker has started its journey to sustain its industry-leading margins in a time of change. Stricter emission rules have forced car manufacturers to develop full-electric and hybrid vehicles, even as there is small demand for the models. The German automaker is specifically exposed to the emissions crackdown as all of its cars come with powerful engines. According to Blume, in the next decade, Porsche is banking on three pillars: plug-in hybrid models, optimized combustion-engine cars and purely electric-powered sports cars. He also added that the world's regions are developing differently, so they are gearing up to be as flexible as possible. Source: goo.gl
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