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Bentley’s new 616hp 12-cylinder GT Speed convertible with 8-speed and energy recuperation improves fuel economy by 15%

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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 The Continental GT Speed Convertible.

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Fisker $385K R?nin to feature integrated battery pack, 600-mile range

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Fisker released additional details on its Fisker Rōnin Super GT ( earlier post ), an all-electric convertible that was showcased at the company’s first-ever Product Vision Day on 3 August 2023. The targeted range and other specifications are based upon Fisker internal simulations and are subject to change.)

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Buick unveils 2016 Cascada convertible at NAIAS

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Buick introduced the 2016 Cascada convertible at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Cascada will be the first Buick convertible offered in the United States in 25 years and the latest globally developed vehicle to join the brand’s growing portfolio. It goes on sale in early 2016.

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Genesis stages global premiere of electric GV70 at Auto Guangzhou 2021

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Genesis introduced the Electrified GV70 SUV by hosting a world premiere event at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2021) in China last week. The vehicle is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with Boost Mode. Range estimates for the North American market will be available closer to launch.

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Walmart Canada commits to 100% alternatively powered fleet vehicles by 2028; orders 30 more Tesla semis

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With 40 Tesla Semis in total, the company will feature one of the largest electrified fleets planned by a company in Canada and will reach an initial milestone to convert 20% of Walmart’s fleet to electric power by 2022. The first 20 Tesla Semis will be used to support Walmart Canada’s fleet base in Mississauga, Ontario.

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Sustainable Rail International, U of Minnesota partner to develop most powerful carbon-neutral locomotive, using new steam engine and biocoal

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CSR plans to break the world record for steam locomotive speed, reaching 130 mph (209 km/h). CSR will completely rebuild and modernize the locomotive, doubling its thermal efficiency, converting it to burn biocoal, replacing all existing link motion with roller-bearing rods, rebalancing the driving wheels and more. Locomotive 3463.

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TU/e introduces converted VW Lupo electric research vehicle; lightweight and longer range

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The 4-seat Lupo EL has a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 12 seconds. BMS: Elithion Lithiumate, measurement of cell voltage, temperature and internal resistance, passive balancing, max. DC-DC converter: MES-DEA 400-1000 150 - 400 V DC in, 13.3 - 14.4 Electric vehicle system diagram.

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