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Bentley's new EV concept has a grille fit for a freight train.

Bentley's new EV concept has a grille fit for a freight train.

The Verge09-07-2025
Posted Jul 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM UTC Bentley's new EV concept has a grille fit for a freight train.
The EXP15 'design concept' is supposed to preview then British automaker's first all-electric model, due in 2026. Bentley said the design was inspired by the 'Blue Train,' which was a 1930 three-seater Speed Six. But this crazy concept looks more like a real train with that massive front end and an elongated body. Bentley says none of this is intended for production, which, like, duh.
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