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Bentley launches 3-year research study on EV powertrains: OCTOPUS

Green Car Congress

Bentley Motors has launched a three-year research study on electric vehicle powertrains, utilizing a fully integrated, free from rare-earth magnet e-axle that supports electric vehicle architectures. This reinforces Bentley’s ambition to lead sustainable luxury mobility and introduce the first fully electric Bentley by 2026.

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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. million (US$3.6-million) Hydrogen preferentially enters the rare earth metal, and causes an expansion in volume.

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Corby answers the $456,000 question: Is the luxury-soaked Bentley Flying Spur the world’s most pointless plug-in hybrid?

EV Central

I don’t know about you, but when I picture climate warriors – the kind who’ll chain themselves to things, get arrested, become Senators and then realise that changing the system is about as effective as attempting to save polar bears by sleeping naked on ice – I don’t see them driving Bentleys that cost $456,000.

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Bentley Previews Design Language Of Its EVs With W12-Powered Batur

InsideEVs

The 730-horsepower Mulliner Batur is the most powerful Bentley ever and costs $1.95 million; only 18 will be made.

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Solvay, Bentley, Penso partner on lightweight architecture

Green Car Congress

A consortium including Solvay, Bentley and Penso has been awarded a multi-million pound grant by the UK government Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) for the Flexible Lightweight Architecture for Volume Applications (FLAVA) automotive project.

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Bentley New Electric Cars, Electrified 2022 Grand Cherokee, 300 Professional Athletes Sign The Cool Down

EV Obssesion

The post Bentley New Electric Cars, Electrified 2022 Grand Cherokee, 300 Professional Athletes Sign The Cool Down appeared first on EV Obsession.

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First Bentley EV Coming In 2025 With Big Battery, Wireless Charging

InsideEVs

The vehicle is expected to cost similar money to today’s Mulsanne and replace it as the brand's flagship.

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