Tag Archives: Ferdinand Porsche

Technical Tidbits – Porsche 1900 Wheel-Hub Motor

Posted on 13 December 2024 by Ken Zino

“Almost 125 years ago, Ferdinand Porsche was involved in the development of an electric vehicle. It was powered by a wheel-hub motor,” Porsche said in a release today.

“It’s April 14, 1900, and a groundbreaking electric car, based on the Lohner-Porsche system, is celebrating its premiere at the Paris Exposition’s Palace of Electricity. It’s the innovative drive concept that brings widespread recognition of the Porsche name,” Porsche said. Continue reading →

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Fresh Frozen! Comeback of Ice Race in Zell am See

Posted on 17 October 2018 by Ken Zino

Rally cars of today will fight for victory, historic racing cars can be admired as well as the ancient sport of skijoring. The organizers are Vinzenz Greger and Ferdinand Porsche. They claim – not without abundant self-interest – fans can “savor exciting motorsport and amusing entertainment.” Continue reading →

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