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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 new GT Speed Convertible shares its powertrain specification with its Bentley stablemate, the GT Speed coupé: a 616 bhp (459 kW) twin-turbocharged 6.0 Click to enlarge. l/100km combined.

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Bentley to cut fuel consumption of new Continental GT Speed

Green Cars News

When the new Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible (pictured) makes its debut at the North American International Auto Show later this month, you might expect the focus to be on its slick looks, its power or its speed. is its remarkable fuel economy statistics. The new [.].

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Classic fix: Heritage cars reborn with new electric powertrains | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Among the most celebrated and revered cars in British automotive history include Range Rovers from the Classic Era (1969 to 1994), Bentley Continental S1, S2 and S3s, Jaguar XK120, 140 and 150s (in both coupe, drophead coupe and OTS body-styles), Rolls-Royce Silver Clouds, Phantoms and most recently, Aston Martin DB6s.

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Charging piles will become standard in new buildings in the UK

Setec Powerr

This is how the UK will be in the biggest transformation of the global economy over the next 200 years if the public and private sectors work together to capture the net-zero opportunity from electric vehicles to clean energy Create a first-mover advantage. We must adapt our economy to the Green Industrial Revolution.”

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16 more US employers and 2 stakeholder groups join DOE Workplace Charging Challenge

Green Car Congress

The new partners announced today join with 18 other major national companies that are improving the fuel economy of their commercial fleets, integrating alternative fuels such as natural gas and electricity into their daily operations and reducing their overall fuel use.

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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Drive Electric

“Moving to electric vehicles as quickly as possible is the right move for the environment and the economy. By a margin of five to one, Kiwis say they are concerned about climate change and want the government to help people convert to less polluting vehicles.

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ZF 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Offers Modular Design Adapted for Different Drive Configurations, Including Hybrids

Green Car Congress

When compared to the second-generation 6-speed automatic transmission, ZF’s new 8-speed automatic transmission not only has a higher gear ratio of 7.05, it also provides for considerably improved performance and fuel economy. Since the summer of 2009, the new Bentley Mulsanne and the Rolls-Royce Ghost also come with the transmission.

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