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  • September 30, 2026
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Bentley’s first electric car, the Torcal, is built on a new Crewe line after £350m investment – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International

Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first fully electric car, in London. It is built in Crewe, UK, after a £350 million investment and offers up to 888PS, 1,350Nm, 0-60mph in 2.8 seconds, 375 miles (600km WLTP) of range and 10-80% charging in under 20 minutes. Torcal and Torcal S versions are available. Bentley…

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  • September 30, 2026
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GM’s New LMR Battery Could Make EVs Cheaper and Better

General Motors is preparing to take another major step in battery technology as its Ultium Cells joint venture with LG Energy Solution plans to begin producing lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells in Tennessee. The new battery technology will be manufactured at the Ultium Cells facility in Spring Hill, just outside Nashville. If the…

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