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Bentley to Introduce New FlexFuel Supersports Convertible at Geneva Show

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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. seconds) and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

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Bentley introduce biofuel engine into range

Green Cars News

It is fair to say that we don’t often mention premium British carmaker Bentley on the news pages of the website, and while their full range of cars are powered by hugely powerful engines the company is looking into ways of improve their environmental performance. seconds, and a top speed of 204mph!

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Spirit Avert AG Seeking to Raise ~ $150M to Fund Mindset E-Motion Extended Range EV Project

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Spirit Aver partnered with noted automobile designer Murat Günak to found mindset, a 100% subsidiary of Spirt Avert; Günak, previously vice-president and responsible for the overall design for VW, SEAT, Skoda and Bentley at Volkswagen Group, is the CEO. Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph) with 0-100 km/h acceleration in about 7 seconds. (

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

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ZF has begun volume production of its new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, the 8HP. 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. Click to enlarge.

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Greenest and least green cars in the UK revealed

Green Cars News

Some of the other vehicles shamed for their emission levels included the Bentley Brooklands Coupe at 465g/km, the Mercedes R-Class R63 AMG at 387g/km and the Cadillac Escalade at 383g/km. D-4-D six-speed at 109g/km; and the Vauxhall Tigra 1.3CDTi at 124g/km. D-4-D 6-speed (109g/km). IMA ES (101g/km). IMA ES (101g/km).

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

The German automakers may not have fully grasped the electric wave that was coming, but when Teslas started cruising the Autobahn a high rates of speed, some attitudes started shifting. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.) We’ve tested most of those. First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV.

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Kia EV6 GT Review: Is this the first great EV performance car?

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That’s four tenths faster than a $514,200 Bentley Bentayga Speed luxury SUV. Drive is transferred to all four wheels via a single speed automatic transmission, aided by an electronic limited slip differential at the rear. litre supercharged V8 engine when it launched in 2015). secs (a lot quicker than any HSV!). 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

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