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Jaguar Land Rover and EPSRC announce $17M autonomous vehicle research program; 5 projects selected

Green Car Congress

Jaguar Land Rover and the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) are jointly funding an £11-million (US$17-million) research program to develop fully autonomous cars. Five projects were selected and Jaguar Land Rover will be leading the collaboration with these successful research groups.

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Johnson Controls to supply AGM batteries to Chery Jaguar Land Rover in China; introducing 48V micro hybrid system

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Johnson Controls will provide its Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) advanced lead-acid battery technology to power the Chery Jaguar Land Rover Start-Stop and other vehicles made in China to serve the China market. The battery restarts the engine when the driver’s foot releases the brake pedal or engages the clutch.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. A dud from a company offering below-average maintenance costs may very well outpace the typical vehicle from a brand that’s known for pricey upkeep.

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Ineos Grenadier priced from $73,100; U.S. deliveries get started in This fall

Baua Electric

The Ineos Grenadier, a fresh rugged BMW-powered off-road automobile made in France, will produce its North American debut overdue this time priced upper in bottom type snip than its well-known rival, the Land Rover Defender 110. Costs come with $1,600 for transport. The post Ineos Grenadier priced from $73,100; U.S.

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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. —ACEA report.

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Which EV brand has the lowest ownership costs of any automotive brand? With it, the base Model Y rear-wheel drive could cost just $37,130, with other state incentives yet to be deducted. And Mazda has applied its design flair to an EZ-6 electric sedan that incorporates tech from China’s Changan Automobile.

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Tesla sales in Japan rise 1,300% year-over-year, propelled by a wave of Model 3 orders

Teslarati

Japan has been a rather elusive market for Tesla, with the company only selling 44 cars in March 2020, as per data from the Japan Automobile Importers Association. This effectively made Tesla one of Japan’s most popular foreign brands, just behind Fiat (739 units) and Land Rover (689 units). .

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