Bentley confirms new PHEVS is profitable investment
Aircraft and Continental GT lineups are scheduled to grow later this year Bentley is preparing to launch the "low-power derivative" of the New World GT. The current model has a plug-in hybrid powertrain that produces 771 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. Revenue and operating profits took a huge hit in 2024, with sales down 21.5%. 2024 saw a year of change at Bentley as the company bid farewell to its iconic W12 engine, which debuted on the first-generation Continental GT. The model helped re-launch the luxury brand and also entered its fourth generation last year. As part of the redesign, Bente replaced the W12 with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain consisting of a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine, an electric motor and a 25.9 kWh battery pack. This gives the combined output of speed and mulliner variants of torque of 771 hp (575 kW/782 ps) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 nm). More: New Benenley Continental GT Speed Phev and Pack 771…
Roewe D7 PHEV’s driving range exceeds 1,372 miles
When fully charged, the Roewe D7 DMH can travel 1,372 miles (2,208 kilometers) on one tank of fuel. The model holds the Guinness World Record for the longest driving range among plug-in hybrid vehicles. The route included desert crossings and mountain climbs, proving the efficiency of the powertrain. Chinese automakers have stepped up their game in plug-in hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles, promising impressive numbers for their combined product ranges. Roewe, owned by SAIC Motor, went one step further and set a Guinness World Record for the farthest distance a plug-in hybrid vehicle can travel without refueling or charging - a staggering 2,208 kilometers (1,372 miles). var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The record-breaking model is the Roewe D7 DMH, a plug-in hybrid version of the mid-size sedan that will be launched in China in 2023. A production vehicle started from Lanzhou and traveled…
Australia’s FBT exemption for PHEVs coming to an end
Australian motorists will no longer be able to save significant money when leasing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) by April 2025. This comes as the EV fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for newer lease vehicles for plug-in hybrids is about to end. That's not a good outcome for those who want to save money on leasing a new plug-in hybrid car and save on fuel bills over a regular petrol or diesel passenger car, SUV or ute. It also defeats the purpose of the legislation, which is to encourage cleaner cars that emit less carbon dioxide. Read on to find out why the government is removing PHEVs from its innovative rental incentive scheme, and why now is not the best time to remove PHEV incentives. First, a brief introduction to PHEVs and the newer leasehold FBT exemption. What is a plug-in hybrid car? A plug-in hybrid is a vehicle with an internal combustion engine, a battery and an electric…
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