Top Mobility News; Next generation of solar panels installed at Bentley UK HQ
London, 22 June, 2023, (Oilandgaspress) : Installation started today at the Bentley Motors carbon neutral ‘dream factory’ in Crewe to increase the number of on-site solar panels to 36,418. The announcement coincides with the 10th anniversary of the first solar panels at the Pyms Lane site, where all Bentley models are built. The solar panels cover an area of 60,911 m2 – the equal to nine football pitches or 311 tennis courts. The additional state-of-the-art panels are highly efficient and produce nearly 60 per cent more power per panel as the original units, which date back to 2013.
They will add another two megawatts to energy generation on the Bentley site, bringing a total of 10 MW of generation capacity. It is estimated that the combined systems with 36,418 solar panels will produce up to 75 per cent of Bentley’s daytime electricity demands on average, based on May 2023, and can peak at 100 per cent. This is equivalent to the energy needed to power more than 2,370 homes per year. The new panels are due to be operational by November, reducing the equivalent CO2 emissions by 407,477 tonnes per year. The installation on ten existing roof structures at the plant is just the latest phase in Bentley’s efforts to harness the power of the sun. In 2019, the UK’s largest solar-powered car port was installed at the Bentley site in Crewe. All electricity used to manufacture Bentley cars is solar, or certified green. The solar panels are being installed in collaboration with 3ti – the UK’s leading designer of solar car parks. Read More
Regera Trounces the Rimac Nevera
Koenigsegg reportedly announced on Friday that its seven-year-old hypercar was able to rocket to 249 mph (400 kmph) and then completely halt all of its momentum in just 28.81 seconds during a run at the Örebro Airport, which is located about 50 miles west of Stockholm. That bests the previous record of 29.94 seconds—which, Motor1.com points out was set by Nevera just last month—by more than a full second. During the run, the Regera zoomed from zero to 249 mph in just 20.68 seconds, then decelerated back to zero in an additional 8.13 seconds. Going from zero to 249 mph and back to zero is considered one of the best tests of a vehicle’s acceleration, speed and braking abilities.The Regera has a 1,500 hp hybrid powertrain that features a twin-turbocharged V-8 and three electric motors. The automaker was able to increase its acceleration with one simple upgrade—a set of Michelin’s new Cup 2R tires. Read More
Abarth appeared alongside Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One during the much-anticipated premiere of the next installment of the franchise, written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The event took place on June 19th in the evocative setting of Rome, with other locations in which the film was shot, such as London, Abu Dhabi, and others, to follow. The film, from Paramount Pictures and Skydance, opens in cinemas worldwide on July 12th. Two main characters shared the spotlight during the premiere: the legendary 1960s Fiat 500 Abarth starred in the romantic Piazza di Spagna, which enthusiasts immediately recognized from one of the movie’s climax scenes; and the New Abarth 500e, an irreverent and completely electric model featuring an appealing sharp design, which was located in front of the red carpet leading to the auditorium. Read More
Chairman Akio Toyoda unveils a new Toyota hydrogen-engine race car that would one day compete in the legendary 24 Hours Le Mans race Read More
Porsche establishes a new division for software development
Nardò Technical Center (NTC) establishes a new division focused on software development for intelligent and connected vehicles. With the new division, the proving ground in Salento (Southern Italy), which is owned by Porsche and operated by Porsche Engineering, further underlines its positioning as technology partner for the integrated development and validation of future vehicles. The software division will open its doors in Lecce, a city that combines a close proximity to NTC and a wide education, talent and partner network. The office is planned to serve as an innovation laboratory in which software experts and engineers will collaborate on state-of-the-art solutions that can then be tested in real-time on NTC’s test tracks – also due to the recently installed 5G network on-site. Read More
Porsche Penske Motorsport fields two Porsche 963 at Watkins Glen, with the customer team JDC-Miller MotorSports campaigning one identical hybrid prototype in the top GTP class. In the two GTD categories, four partner teams run a total of six Porsche 911 GT3 R. After scoring top results at the Californian circuits of Long Beach and Laguna Seca recently, the works drivers Mathieu Jaminet from France and Nick Tandy from the UK moved to the top of the leaderboard in the drivers’ classification. The pair in the No. 6 Porsche 963 is determined to defend their lead in the championship at Watkins Glen. Felipe Nasr from Brazil and Australian Matt Campbell share driving duties in the sister car. The No. 7 entry secured the first pole position for Porsche Penske Motorsport in Laguna Seca. In the manufacturers’ classification, Porsche currently ranks second. In the long and illustrious history of the racetrack in the densely forested area of America‘s northeast, the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart has achieved eleven overall victories. Read More
Mercedes-Benz and Superplastic
Superplastic the home of synthetic celebrities Janky & Guggimon – celebrates a special high point of its brand partnership with Mercedes-Benz, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of luxury passenger cars. The two brands have geared up for their next adventure with a limited-edition capsule collection and a VIP event at the Superplastic flagship store in New York City’s SoHo district. The event honors Superdackel, the newest friend of the Superplastic universe, and coincides with “World Dachshund Day.”
The two brands debuted their unexpected partnership in January at CES 2023. That’s where fans got their first introduction to Superdackel, the modern reinvention of the “Wackeldackel” – the somewhat staid, nodding‑dog toy that has graced the dashboards and hearts of generations of drivers around the globe. The Las Vegas show also saw the premiere of the animated short film “Road Tripz – Starring Janky, Guggimon & Superdackel”, merging the physical world of Mercedes-Benz with the digital universe of Superplastic. The short features a fast-paced joyride through NYC, with the typical Janky & Guggimon hijinks and a cosmic space whale. It’s created an unforgettable experience for fans, new and old. Mixed in Dolby Atmos, the animation has also been integrated into the MBUX Superscreen, the heart of the interior in the freshly reinterpreted Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which had its world premiere in April. As the E-Class has evolved, so has Superdackel – from a physical dashboard toy to the ultimate digital road trip companion. Read More
Mercedes-Benz is dedicated to the future of music – and how the vibrant feeling of a live concert may soon even be enjoyed in the car.
For this, Ricardia Bramley meets a pianist who takes his classical pieces to new dimensions with a “magic glove”. Together with a neuroscientist, she ventures into the depths of our brain to find out about its decisive role in creating lasting music moments. She asks a sound engineer what the future holds for immersive soundscapes inside our cars. And she learns from Grammy Award winner Derek Ali what makes the car our absolute happy place to enjoy our music – thanks to advanced audio technologies such as Dolby Atmos®. The English-language episodes of “Future Dimensions” are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Deezer, as well as on the Mercedes-Benz Media communication platform. Read More
Unique Rocks Electric: “Design Hack”; “Next level urban mobility. An electric vehicle with wow factor”; that is also what the jury of the #OpelDesignHack thought a few months ago and chose Lukas Wenzhöfer’s extraordinary concept as the winner of the challenge. In the next step, Opel took the claim of the challenge – “You design it, we build it” – literally and turned the design into reality. Opel kept its word and built the Rocks e-XTREME as a one-off. Rebecca Reinermann, Vice President Marketing Opel/Vauxhall: “With the #OpelDesignHack we have taken a new path of interaction and communication. Opel has opened the industry’s usually closed doors and – approachably and transparently – allowed the Opel community to take part in the build of a concept car. The result is the Rocks e-XTREME; a unique, very cool version of our Rocks Electric, originating from a design challenge and closely accompanied by ‘Making-of’-insights for all. A very successful cooperation.” The production version of the Opel Rocks Electric already represents innovative mobility in its unconventional design, but above all, the Rocks Electric offers locally emissions-free driving fun for two from the age of 151. Read More
Opel sets another milestone on the way to becoming an all-electric brand:
The Astra is fully electric for the first time in its long success story. The new Opel Astra Electric offers locally emissions-free driving pleasure even for longer journeys. According to WLTP1, up to 418 kilometres can be covered without a charging stop; and that in a quiet and light-footed manner, because the new Astra Electric weighs only 1,679 kilograms. That is a big advantage which is noticeable with every step on the pedal and in every curve.
The new Astra Electric underlines the electrifying driving pleasure with an equally inspiring, clear and bold design and top equipment. Numerous electronic aids are on board as standard. In addition, the Intelli-Drive 2.0 system with semi-automatic lane change assist and intelligent speed adaptation is available as an option for the first time with the battery-electric Astra. Comfort is enhanced by AGR-certified ergonomic Active Sport driver’s seat as standard, while the fully digital Pure Panel® Pro cockpit with two 10-inch displays and Multimedia infotainment system ensures the best in connectivity and entertainment. The new Opel Astra Electric GS can be leased in Germany for monthly rates starting at €399. Read More
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is extending its longstanding environmental partnership with the Goodwood Estate, with projects designed to benefit wildlife, biodiversity and the local community. The Estate, home to the Dukes of Richmond since 1697, extends to 12,000 acres. With over 4,900 acres of forestry and one of the largest lowland organic farms in the UK, it operates traditional land management practices that support diverse habitats for local wildlife. Rolls-Royce has worked closely with the Estate since it was chosen as the location for the marque’s global headquarters and Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence in 2001. The Rolls-Royce site currently occupies some 42 acres in the south of the Estate, with the company recently announcing proposals to expand on neighbouring land to the east. Built with sustainability in mind from the beginning, the Home of Rolls-Royce is itself a pioneering champion of wildlife and biodiversity conservation, through projects including its recently rejuvenated Wildlife Garden, which forms part of the proposed Strategic Wildlife Corridor, and the celebrated Rolls-Royce Apiary with its colony of 250,000 European honeybees. Since the partnership began, more than 20,000 trees have been planted along the South Downs National Park boundary, benefiting both wildlife and the local community. A variety of mainly native broadleaf species were planted, along with some more unusual species, including disease-resistant elms, planted from cuttings collected on the Estate. In order to minimise waste, no single-use plastic tree guards were used in the planting scheme. Read More
2024 GR Supra Celebrates 45 Years Toyota Supra has earned a reputation as an icon among sports car enthusiasts. From its first-generation roots as the Celica Supra in 1979 to its current fifth-generation form as the GR Supra, the model has captured drivers’ hearts over the years with a blend of power, handling, tech, and style. For 2024, Toyota pays tribute to that history with an eye-popping 45th Anniversary Edition. As an ode to the 1990’s models, the GR Supra 45th Anniversary edition will be available in a deep orange Mikan Blast (“mikan” means orange in Japanese) or ice cold Absolute Zero. Built on the 3.0 Premium Grade, this GR Supra’s low-slung, condensed extreme design is complemented by a large, manually adjustable rear spoiler. Rising about three inches above the rear decklid, the spoiler has an adjustment screw that allows drivers to change its angle and influence the amount of downforce being applied to rear wheels.
The 45th Anniversary Edition also features matte-black finished 19-inch aluminum wheels and black painted opposite mounted brake calipers that wear a GR logo up front. A black side panel graphic with a cutout Supra logo sweeps upward along the side, accentuating the vehicle’s contours. Read More
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