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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. Advanced Electric Machines Research Ltd, leading on the design and development of the motors. million (US$3.6-million) Resources.

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Imported Audi, Porsche, and Bentley Models Held Back Over Forced Labor Allegations

The Truth About Cars

Thousands of vehicles manufactured under the umbrella of Volkswagen Group are being held at U.S. The actions the Chinese government has been accused of committing within the region are as horrendous as they are vast. as having participated (often via Chinese subsidiaries and suppliers) in forced labor practices. custom laws.

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Volkswagen Group to invest €51.6B over next five years; seeking to make itself future-proof

Green Car Congress

The Group will continue driving forward the development of hybrid and electric motors in particular. This amount will be funded in full from the cash flow generated by the Chinese joint ventures. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. billion (US$14.5

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.) Toyota offers 12 hybrid models (Toyota & Lexus ) with similar electric motors and advanced battery packs.

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Volkswagen Group launching major electro-mobility campaign in China; $25B on new vehicles, technologies and plants up to 2018

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG, on the eve of the Auto China motor show in Beijing. Furthermore, the Bentley Hybrid Concept opens a window on the broad-ranging potential of hybrid technology. As a result, the Volkswagen Group is making its Chinese vehicle fleet ever more efficient. Earlier post.). billion (US$25.1

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

5 million government grant was awarded in the 2020/2021 budget to help set up Adelaide-based manufacturing facilities. Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Alpha Wolf – cool compact American ute looks to the rough stuff with retro-infused design.

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Preview: 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron casts a potent EV shadow

Baua Electric

Motors whirl to life as they whorl out warp-speed forward thrust. I’ve only driven it for very short distances, but I can see the promise in its new architecture, its battery choices, its dual-motor drivetrain, and its high-end suspension. It arrives in the U.S. late in 2024 as a 2025 model. That’s good for a 0-60 mph run in 4.2

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