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BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe

Electrek

Chinese EV behemoth BYD may bring two off-road electric SUVs sold in China to Europe that could rival the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes G-Class, and Ford Bronco. BYD claims one can float on water for a full 30 minutes.

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BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe

Baua Electric

Chinese EV behemoth BYD may bring two off-road electric SUVs sold in China to Europe that could rival the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes G-Class, and Ford Bronco. The post BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Land Rover unveils the diesel Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase in Beijing; first diesel hybrids in China

Green Car Congress

Land Rover introduced the Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase at the Beijing motor show. Together with the Range Rover Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), it will be the first diesel hybrid from any manufacturer to be offered in China. The Range Rover Hybrid powertrain combines Land Rover’s 3.0-liter

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

Green Car Congress

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 company has now introduced the Micro Hybrid battery to the North American, European and Chinese markets.

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Land Rover reveals long wheelbase hybrid

Green Cars News

Land Rover has revealed that it is to become the first carmaker to offer a diesel hybrid model in China, after unveiling its new Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase. Designed especially for the Chinese market, where luxury vehicles are often chauffeur-driven, the new long wheelbase model boasts more[.].

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GKN, SDS begin production of all-wheel drive disconnect system in China; up to 4% improvement in fuel economy

Green Car Congress

GKN Driveline’s Chinese Joint Venture partner SDS has commenced production of its complete all-wheel drive (AWD) Disconnect system for small- to medium-sized vehicles in China. The system will initially feature on the Jeep Renegade built for the Chinese market by GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co.,

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Electric Jaguar XJ, hybrid airplanes, more driving, fewer Chinese EV makers: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Jaguar Land Rover plans to introduce its. China puts restrictions on who can build electric cars in the world's largest EV market. And Jaguar plans to launch its new flagship XJ sedan as an electric. All this and more on Green Car Reports.