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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

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based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. The post Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Very few Endurance trucks were built, however.

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Toyota Land Cruiser could spawn two new EVs to rival Mercedes, Land Rover

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According to a new report from Autocar , the Toyota Land Cruiser could spawn two new EVs to expand the brand in the electric era. One will be a range-topping luxury EV, while the other will be a more affordable, city-focused variant. The new EVs will broaden Toyota’s reach into new segments to rival brands like Mercedes and Land Rover.

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Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification; manufacturing new range of electrified vehicles in UK; electric XJ first

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Jaguar Land Rover plans to manufacture a range of new electrified vehicles at its manufacturing plant in Castle Bromwich, UK. The announcement is the next significant step in delivering on the company’s commitment to offer customers electrified options for all new Jaguar and Land Rover models from 2020. —Prof.

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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. The auto industry is eager to move as fast as it can towards zero-emission vehicles.

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UK APC awards US$77M to seven low-carbon transportation R&D projects

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They include the development of an affordable hybrid powertrain for niche vehicle applications, such as autonomous pods, as well as a project to address significant gaps in the UK electrification supply chain. New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial N.V. By 2023, it will have facilitated £1 billion (US$1.24

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ACEA, Hydrogen Europe and IRU call on EU to ramp up investments in hydrogen refueling infrastructure

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In addition, incentive schemes for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen mobility are much needed to make it affordable. Hydrogen Europe is the European association representing the interests of the hydrogen and fuel cell industry and its stakeholders.

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