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B eneath the EXP 100 GT's light- weight aluminum and carbon fiber components, however, is a message of sustainability. In ad- dition to running on an electric battery, the concept requires no rare earth materials, giving it a soer impact on the environment. Using recycled rice-husk ash (a byproduct of the rice industry that typically ends up in a landfill) and 100 percent bio- based leather-like seats from wine production waste, the zero-emission grand tourer pairs AI with sustainable materials. "We stand before a future which is open to a redefinition of luxury, of mobility and even of Bentley itself. Urbanization continues to define the way that people think about cars," Hallmark said. "Climate change means that governments, companies and individuals must look for a more sustainable solution to move forward. And [we at] Bentley believe that we can answer those big questions for the future. Inside, that future also includes a cabin AI (Bentley Personal Assistant), which is accessible by hand gestures or via voice- activation through the EXP 100 GT's Cumbria Crystal-inspired oval centerpiece console. With the AI, the driver can customize their environment (glass to opaque for privacy), filter surrounding views and activate the self-drive mode. Displays on its embedded digital interface help the grand tourer's passengers to not only navigate unfamiliar territory but even provide information on surrounding wildlife. e 2035 concept AI also uses biometric sensors to monitor reactive seat surfaces that respond to the passenger's position while driving, offering more support when the AI deems it necessary. ese sensors are embedded in the car, tracing eye and head movements—and even passenger blood pressure. Depending on the size of your party (and the nature of your journey) the biometric seating sensor is capable of rearranging seat combinations. V U E N J . C O M 156

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