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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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Bentley Breaks Ground On New Engineering Technical Center

Electric Cars Report

Bentley is preparing for its transition to an all-electric car brand by constructing an “Engineering Technical Center” and “Launch Quality Center” at its main Crewe plant.

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Bentley retires the 12-cylinder engine as it charges toward a fully electric future

Electrek

Bentley Motors , the British luxury automaker, is bidding farewell to its 12-cylinder W12 engine after nearly two decades as the iconic brand charges toward an all-electric future. more… The post Bentley retires the 12-cylinder engine as it charges toward a fully electric future appeared first on Electrek.

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Fourth-Generation Bentley Continental GT to be revealed in June

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 17 May 2024, 13:04 PM The new-generation Bentley Continental GT will be using the brand’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain packing a whopping 772 bhp and 1,000 Nm. Bentley first launched the Continental GT back in 2002. Also Read : Bentley teases another handbuild creation: this time convertible.

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Bentley teases another handbuild creation: this time convertible. Check details

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 28 Apr 2024, 09:35 AM Bentley Mulliner, renowned for its bespoke cars, has teased its latest masterpiece set to debut on May 7, 2024. Drawing inspiration from the Continent … Bentley Mulliner, renowned for its bespoke cars, has teased its latest masterpiece set to debut on May 7, 2024.

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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 starts Aussie electric move with PHEV Flying Spur launch

EV Central

In 2026 the Bentley internal combustion line-up will also be pared back to feature only PHEVs, meaning the demise of the W12 and V8 petrol-turbo engines that currently dominate the model line-up. In 2030 Bentley will end ICE production all together and only make EVs. Bentley Bentayga Hybrid. So we have to do it.”.

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