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Bentley to Introduce New FlexFuel Supersports Convertible at Geneva Show

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The Supersports Convertible. Bentley will introduce its new FlexFuel capable Supersports Convertible at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The standardization of FlexFuel technology across the 2011 Continental model range reaffirms Bentley’s ongoing commitment to make all its cars bio-fuel compatible by 2012.

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ZF and start-up Levant Power partnering on first fully active, regenerative suspension for automobiles

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GenShock’s valve technology, known as Activalve, adapts to standard damper architectures including mono, twin, and tri-tube configurations. Fluid is re-routed from the shock through the valve, where our proprietary integrated hydraulic motor can either extract power or perform work on the fluid.

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New York show: Genesis Neolun concept previews all-electric GV90 large SUV as Hyundai-owned luxury brand thinks big and very bold

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READ MORE: Genesis X Convertible concept sheds its roof for EV excitement READ MORE: Genesis GV70 Electrified review Rear-hinged back doors and swivelling seats in Neolum concept. Those sentiments were backed up by former Holden and Bentley designer SangYup Lee, the man now heading up Genesis styling.

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

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ZF’s standard 8-speed transmission can be used with different drive and output models—from a mild hybrid to a full hybrid system and integrated all-wheel drive transmissions. Fuel savings can range from about 6% (standard transmission) to 25% (full hybrid). Also, the higher gear ratio of 7.05 compared to the previous model with 6.05

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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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.) Nissan Leaf – the Standard Bearer. Road Test: Ford Mustang Mach-E ; News: Ford Introduces the E-Transit.

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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

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highlights the small-but-growing phenomenon of people converting fossil-fueled cars to run on electricity. recently adopted for standard-range Teslas in the United States). A port mounted on a rear fender connects a standard CCS ( Combined Charging System ) plug to an onboard 7-kW charger. Land Rover.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. litre four-cylinder teamed to an electric motor to make a 180kW PHEV good for up to 55km on electricity.