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Wolfspeed to supply SiC technology for inverters for Jaguar Land Rover electric vehicles

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Jaguar Land Rover and Wolfspeed announced a strategic partnership for the supply of Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors for next-generation electric vehicles, delivering increased powertrain efficiency and extended driving range.

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Jaguar Land Rover developing hydrogen-powered Defender fuel-cell prototype; testing this year

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the new Land Rover Defender, with testing scheduled to begin this year. JLR says that FCEVs are complimentary to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on the journey to net zero vehicle emissions.

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Jaguar Land Rover produces more than 1.5M Ingenium engines; adds new straight-six diesel MHEV to family; fuel cell concept coming

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Jaguar Land Rover has now produced more than 1.5 The advanced Ingenium family, which includes a range of diesel, gasoline and electrified engines, are built to maximise performance while at the same time reducing the environmental impact and running costs for customers.

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Jaguar Land Rover opens new testing facility for electrical and radio interference

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Jaguar Land Rover has taken another step towards a new era of electrification and connectivity by opening a facility to test the next generation of vehicles for electrical and radio interference. New Range Rover Sport, which launched in May, was the first vehicle to undergo a bespoke testing program at the in-house facility.

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Everrati expands electric icon portfolio with launch of Range Rover Classic and Land Rover Defender models

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Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati), the technology company specialising in redefining and futureproofing automotive icons through the integration of state-of-the-art electric vehicle powertrains, has expanded its line-up with zero-emission versions of the Range Rover Classic and Land Rover Defender.

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Jaguar Land Rover developing shape-shifting seat system to improve health

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Jaguar Land Rover is developing a pioneering shape-shifting seat system designed to improve customer wellbeing by tackling the health risks of sitting down for too long. The research is part of Jaguar Land Rover’s commitment to continually improving customer wellbeing through technological innovation.

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Jaguar Land Rover opens state-of-the-art EV test facility at its engineering centre in Coventry

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) unveiled its new Future Energy Lab, a £250 million state of the art electric vehicle test facility, as it prepares to launch nine pure electric luxury models by 2030. The new 323,000 sq. The new 323,000 sq.