Bentley Developing Ethanol-Powered Versions of Its Large-Engined Sedans
By Scott Doggett December 19, 2008
Bentley Motors is developing ethanol-powered versions of its large-engined models and plans to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions from its range by 40 percent within three years, according to an English newspaper.
The Telegraph reported that Bentley will unveil its first ethanol-powered model at the Geneva Auto Show next spring and that the automaker is negotiating with the British royal family over supplying ethanol-powered vehicles for state use.
While the luxury carmaker won't likely have to meet the European Union emissions requirements -- they've yet to be firmed up, but companies making fewer than 10,000 cars a year are expected to be exemped -- Bentley will still be subject to some demands to reduce its greenhouse-gas output.
A Bentley spokesman told Telegraph reporter Andrew English (we kid you not) that while the carmaker was focusing on ethanol in the short term, it had not ruled out fitting its automobiles with clean-diesel engines.
If you've been looking to justify spending $200,000 or more on a Bentley to your spouse, you'll soon be able to plead "But it's good for the environment!" And good luck with that.
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