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U of Birmingham, Bentley and partners in rare-earth recycling project; RaRE

Green Car Congress

The University of Birmingham is working with Bentley Motors and others on a three-year research project to deliver a sustainable source of rare earth magnets for electric and hybrid vehicles. Hydrogen preferentially enters the rare earth metal, and causes an expansion in volume. million (US$3.6-million)

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Bentley commits to £2.5bn investment for updated EV factory in UK

Teslarati

Bentley has announced that it will build its first-ever electric vehicle manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom with a £2.5 Bentley plans to update its Crewe, England plant with the investment. Bentley has previously outlined plans to offer EV and plug-in hybrid vehicles only by 2026. ” Credit: Bentley.

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2024 GMC Sierra HD AT4X, 2025 Bentley Continental GT: Car News Headlines

Baua Electric

Bentley is working on an update for the Continental GT and a prototype for the convertible has been spotted. The updated range will no longer off a W-12 engine, and may end up with hybrid powertains only. They come with upgrades like a 1.5-inch inch suspension lift, Multimatic’s DSSV spool-valve dampers, and 35-inch tires.

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Charging piles will become standard in new buildings in the UK

Setec Powerr

” “We are investing in new projects to convert wind energy into hydrogen, and our net zero strategy is expected to trigger around £90 billion in private sector investment, driving the creation of high-wage, high-skilled jobs as we unite and raise the bar across the country. part of the mission.” The UK will invest £9.4

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. BMW X5 FCEV – hydrogen-powered version of large SUV is a pilot program for now, but expect things to grow. BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid PHEV.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

Get Electric Vehicle

Every major carmaker is offering battery vehicles, and plug-in hybrid models are becoming more common. However, several automakers have gone even farther, announcing dates for when they would solely create “electrified” automobiles (batteries and hybrids) and/or pure electric vehicles. ” -Adrian Hallmark CEO.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.) Models from Bentley and Lamborghini will come, too, but in the small, expensive numbers in which those brands routinely trade. The VW Group is all-in, so expect to see more news and road tests appearing soon. Don’t forget the Korean plug-ins.