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Wolfspeed to supply SiC technology for inverters for Jaguar Land Rover electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

Jaguar Land Rover and Wolfspeed announced a strategic partnership for the supply of Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors for next-generation electric vehicles, delivering increased powertrain efficiency and extended driving range.

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Jaguar Land Rover developing hydrogen-powered Defender fuel-cell prototype; testing this year

Green Car Congress

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the new Land Rover Defender, with testing scheduled to begin this year. JLR says that FCEVs are complimentary to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on the journey to net zero vehicle emissions.

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Jaguar Land Rover sees EV range gains with Formula E tech

Green Car Reports

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will use Formula E racing tech to improve efficiency and range in future production electric vehicles, with a partnership announced Monday. North Carolina-based Wolfspeed will provide silicon carbide semiconductor tech in future EVs, the automaker confirmed.

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Land Rovers Keep Catching Fire, But EVs Get Blamed For Luton Carpark Fire

CleanTechnica EVs

Land Rovers and Range Rovers occupy the same place that massive pickup trucks do in North American car culture. They are vastly outsized, overpowered, heavy machines which pretend to be working vehicles, but are remarkably often driven in cities to pick up lattes.

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Everrati expands electric icon portfolio with launch of Range Rover Classic and Land Rover Defender models

Electric Cars Report

Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati), the technology company specialising in redefining and futureproofing automotive icons through the integration of state-of-the-art electric vehicle powertrains, has expanded its line-up with zero-emission versions of the Range Rover Classic and Land Rover Defender.

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Jaguar Land Rover partners with Wolfspeed for Silicon Carbide semiconductor technology supply for next generation electric vehicles

Electric Cars Report

Jaguar Land Rover and Wolfspeed, Inc. have announced a strategic partnership to supply Silicon Carbide semiconductors for next generation electric vehicles, delivering increased powertrain efficiency and extended driving range.

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Jaguar Land Rover opens state-of-the-art EV test facility at its engineering centre in Coventry

Electric Cars Report

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) unveiled its new Future Energy Lab, a £250 million state of the art electric vehicle test facility, as it prepares to launch nine pure electric luxury models by 2030. The new 323,000 sq. The new 323,000 sq.