Bentley is planning to include its FlexFuel technology as standard across the Continental range by 2011, it has been announced.

In news which may be of interest to individuals who partake in Bentley car hire, the manufacturer reports that it is en route to achieving its targets to lower emissions in its vehicles.

It plans to include the FlexFuel technology, which will allow the cars to run on either gasoline, E85 bioethanol or both, in the Continental line-up by next year.

Back in 2008, the marque announced plans to reduce its CO2 emissions by 15 per cent and to create an engine that posted a 40 per cent saving in fuel economy by 2012.

Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen, Bentley chairman and CEO, said: "When we launched our environmental strategy in Geneva two years ago, it was a clear pledge to reduce the impact of our cars on the environment.

"This latest development is proof of our commitment and is a significant step towards the achievement of our 2012 targets."

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Posted by Lucy Jones