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

Baua Electric

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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UK TSB and BIS investing 10M in 16 low-carbon vehicle projects

Green Car Congress

Affordable COMPosites for Lightweight Car structurEs (ACOMPLICE). Bladon Jets Limited (lead), Jaguar Land Rover, Warwick University. Cobham CTS Ltd (lead), Jaguar Land-Rover, Ricardo UK Ltd. Light weight Future Truck Chassis Concept. Light and Sound (LANDS). Project title Project partners.

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General Motors partners Salton Sea lithium production for EVs 

Electric Vehicles India

GM plans to make more affordable, higher range electric vehicles. we’re helping ensure our ability to make powerful, affordable, high mileage EVs while also helping to mitigate environmental impact and bring more low-cost lithium to the market as a whole.”. GM to develop electric lunar rover for NASA.

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Brunel, Sarginsons developing high-performance cast aluminum alloys for energy-absorbing structures; better bumpers without steel

Green Car Congress

million) LEAAST project, which began in May 2015, is funded by Innovate UK, and involves 10 industrial partners and research institutions led by Jaguar Land Rover to develop future lightweight aluminum crash management systems for automotive and rail applications. The three-year, £2.2-million million (US$2.9-million)

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

Green Car Congress

We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … Unilever; Vattenfall; Zenith; Zurich.

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Electric Car Watch #13: The OLA Electric Car Concept Revealed

Plug In India

Red colored LED tail lights are visible in the form of a horizontal strip behind. Futurefoundry will work in close collaboration with our headquarters in Bangalore, India to help us build the future of mobility as we make EVs affordable across the world." "We The handles of the car door are not visible in the design.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 For a car that’s long been about light weight it’ll be a big change. Chevrolet Equinox – affordable mid-sized SUV set to go EV in 2023. Chery has big plans for Australia.