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Bentley’s new 616hp 12-cylinder GT Speed convertible with 8-speed and energy recuperation improves fuel economy by 15%

Green Car Congress

Bentley will introduce the new Continental GT Speed Convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month. The twin-turbocharged, 48-valve, W12 engine powers the new convertible to 60 mph in 4.1 s) and onto a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h). Zero to 100 mph (160 km/h) takes 9.7 l/100km combined.

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New gen 2.0L diesel for BMW 220d Coupe, Active Tourer; coming 3-cylinder diesel

Green Car Congress

BMW also made advancements in terms of acoustic comfort and the starting behavior of the Auto Start Stop function. Optimized Common Rail Direct Injection features solenoid valve injectors that now guarantee a particularly accurately dosed fuel supply with a maximum injection pressure of 2000 bar. Transmissions.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

In 2000, “I decided my next car would be an EV when there was really nothing on the market,” White continued. “I It was a Polaris GEM , it ran at 25 miles per hour (mph). It went up to 50 mph.”. Our house was very popular because we always had hot showers and cold beer.” I had a Mini Moke from British Motor Works.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

Electric Auto Association Silicon Valley (EAASV), established in 1967 as the original Electric Auto (now Vehicle) Association, has a long history of attracting members and presenting speakers who have gone on to become tech and transportation luminaries. Founding EVA chapter connects with entrepreneurial stars.

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Velotric Discover 1 e-bike now $1,099 ($500 off), Juicebox EV charger hits $529, and more

Baua Electric

It is joined by a rare discount on the Juicebox 48A Level 2 EV Charger at $529 , as well as the Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station for $1,199. The Explorer 2000 Pro offers a 2,160Wh capacity that can provide a 2,200W max power output. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

Clean Fleet Report

But over a 240-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged an impressive 37.5 The 12-speaker Bose Premium audio system, with tweeters and an external amplifier, came with SiriusXM (three-month trial subscription), AM/FM/HD/MP3 and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen raised the fuel injection pressure on the base engine from 1600 to 2000 bar. Volkswagen worked with Bosch to modify the injector for the system, which now contains a mini-rail—a small chamber with pressurized diesel so there will always be 2000 bar available. Entry-level Jetta models come well equipped. The Jetta 2.0L

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