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Bentley unveils plug-in hybrid concept

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Luxury automaker Bentley, a member of the Volkswagen Group, unveiled its Bentley Hybrid Concept—a preview of Bentley’s first production plug-in hybrid model, which is planned to be a dedicated version of the all-new SUV available in 2017. Bentley Hybrid Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Bentley showcases new EXP 9 F SUV concept at Auto China; considering V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain

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Bentley is showcasing a new Sport Utility Vehicle concept, EXP 9 F, at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The all-wheel drive luxury SUV concept makes its debut in China as potential third Bentley model-line; powertrains under consideration include a 500bhp, 4.0-litre liter W12 engine.

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Bentley Hybrid Concept: Preview Of 2017 SUV Plug-In Hybrid System

Green Car Reports

As Bentley has been promising for more than two years now, it will introduce a plug-in hybrid powertrain in a future product. Now we know that the first plug-in Bentley ever will come in 2017, in a dedicated version of its upcoming sport-utilty vehicle.

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VW EV lab, 2023 Lucid SUV, Bentley steers away from rare-earths: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Lucid says its SUV is on the way in 2023. Bentley aims to keep rare-earths out of its electric and electrified vehicles. The CEO of Lucid has confirmed that a Lucid SUV is due in 2023, and that a whole family of vehicles is potentially in. And Volkswagen is putting together a U.S. lab for EV development.

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Bentley now going all electric by 2035, first EV's an SUV

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Bentley's pushed its timeline to go all electric back five years to 2035 The automaker's first EV will arrive in 2027 and be an SUV Bentley will keep PHEVs in its lineup until 2035, and BEVs will remain separate products Bentley is once again reshuffling its electrification plans, but it still expects to have an all-electric lineup by 2035, the.

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Bentley to launch its first EV – a sleek urban SUV – in 2026

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Finally, Bentley says it has found the winning formula to giving an all-electric vehicle the Bentley stamp of approval. It’ll scream luxury and likely cost a bloody fortune.

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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. Immense power, grand touring capabilities and superb refinement – this is a true Bentley.

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