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Jaguar Land Rover showcases remote-control and autonomous 180? turn technologies

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Jaguar Land Rover is showcasing two of the prototype technologies that its UK-based research team are developing to deliver autonomous driving in the future: remote control via smartphone and autonomous multi-point turning. Wolfgang Epple, Director of Research and Technology, Jaguar Land Rover. Multi-Point Turns.

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Novelis China supplying aluminum-intensive solutions for Jaguar XFL; 75% Al in Body-in-White

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Novelis is supplying aluminum solutions for the all-new Jaguar XFL , the first Jaguar model from Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Co., The light, stiff and strong aluminum-intensive body benefits the vehicle with greater flexibility to incorporate complex technology, compared with conventional body platforms.

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Aston Martin eyes G-Class, Defender rival | Autocar Professional

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Aston Martin is considering a rugged, high-powered super-4×4 to rival the Mercedes G-Class and Land Rover Defender , our sister publication Autocar UK can reveal. Autocar UK has heard that a build run capped at 2,500 units is possible for the Aston 4×4, in a bid to preserve exclusivity.

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Kia EV9 sales are heating up in the US

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The EV9 features “true SUV capabilities,” according to Kia, with seating for up to seven, more cargo room than the Range Rover P400 3-Row, 7.9″ of 2nd-row legroom, the EV9 tops rivals, including the Cadillac Escalade, Land Rover Range Rover P400 3-Row, and Mercedes EQS SUV. With 42.8″ screens and an added 5″ HVAC screen.

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Tata Ace EV small electric truck launched in India.

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The Ace EV’s container is made of light-weight material for e-commerce logistics. At Tata Motors, we are moving with speed and scale to lead this change – in passenger cars, commercial vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover. I am delighted today that with the launch of the Ace EV, we are entering a new era of e-cargo mobility.

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Hyundai IONIQ 7 will go by IONIQ 9 as the brand’s first three-row electric SUV

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Hyundai plans to change the name of the electric SUV from IONIQ 7 to IONIQ 9 as it looks to build off Kia’s success with the EV9. That’s more than the Cadillac Escalade, 3-row Land Rover Range Rover P400, and Mercedes EQS. The first three-row electric SUV from Hyundai will be named the IONIQ 9. of rear legroom.

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New sensor tech for commercial Lithium-ion batteries could support >5x faster charging without compromising safety

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Subsequently, as the cell temperature increases, the reaction rates for the decomposition of the electrolyte increase, which can lead to the electrolyte breakdown and gas formation, resulting in pressure build-up in the cell. 2018.01.076.