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Bentley unveils plug-in hybrid concept

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Luxury automaker Bentley, a member of the Volkswagen Group, unveiled its Bentley Hybrid Concept—a preview of Bentley’s first production plug-in hybrid model, which is planned to be a dedicated version of the all-new SUV available in 2017. Bentley Hybrid Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Bentley showcases new EXP 9 F SUV concept at Auto China; considering V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain

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Bentley is showcasing a new Sport Utility Vehicle concept, EXP 9 F, at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The all-wheel drive luxury SUV concept makes its debut in China as potential third Bentley model-line; powertrains under consideration include a 500bhp, 4.0-litre EXP 9 F concept.

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Fuel-cell ships, Bentley plug-in hybrid, McLaren and synthetic fuels: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

McLaren is optimistic about internal combustion—perhaps without the fossil-fuels part of the equation. Karma shows a new van concept. And Bentley isn’t making a convincing argument for plug-in hybrids.

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Bentley to reveal new plug-in hybrid

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We thought we would never see the day; Bentley is to reveal a new plug-in hybrid concept at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition next week. The new Bentley Hybrid Concept showcases the drivetrain which will be available on the brand’s new SUV, due for launch in 2017. Bentley Editor Pick'

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Ricardo joins Digital Twin Consortium; targeting multiple transportation/mobility industries

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Ricardo has become a “Groundbreaker,” one of a handful of international companies collaborating in the newly formed Digital Twin Consortium , which seeks to drive consistency in vocabulary, architecture, security and interoperability. Suite of analysis solutions for vehicle development – from concept to detailed design.

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Cadillac shows vision of EV future with Celestiq electric super limo

EV Central

Officially a concept car for now, the sleek uber limousine is set for production by 2024 to take on the big guns of the luxury world, Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Like the Bentley and Rolls-Royce, the Cadillac will be partly hand assembled to allow for a high level of customisation. Cadillac Celestiq show car. “It

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Bentley considers plug-in hybrid engine for new concept car

Green Cars News

At the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (also known as Auto China), Bentley revealed a new Sport Utility Vehicle called the EXP 9F (pictured) – a model that could soon get the hybrid touch. This luxury SUV has several powertrains under consideration including: a 500bhp, 4.0litre V8 Twin Turbo and a V6 plug-in hybrid.

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