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Jaguar Land Rover partners with Pramac to create charging unit using second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries

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The partnership is the first in Jaguar Land Rover’s plans to create new circular economy business models for its vehicle batteries. The flagship system has a capacity of up to 125kWh—more than enough to charge Jaguar’s multi-award-winning all-electric I-PACE performance SUV fully, or to power a regular family home for a week.

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Ford opening 66 more new dealerships in China by end of year; Asia-Pacific growth plans

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Many of these cities, relatively unknown outside of China, have populations well above one million people and will help lead the next wave of growth in the Chinese economy. Ford is introducing the new Edge SUV to China in mid-December. Ford expects 70% of its growth in the next ten years to come from its Asia Pacific and Africa region.

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Bentley introduces its first diesel: Bentayga Diesel with 48V system & electric supercharger

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Bentley Motors has introduced its first diesel model: the Bentayga Diesel SUV. The Bentayga Diesel represents a moment of immense significance in Bentley’s history, by giving the world its fastest luxury diesel SUV. At its core is an all-new, technologically advanced, triple-charged, 4.0-liter, liter, 32-valve V8 engine.

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