EV Central

AUGUST 4, 2023

Square edges, a bold stance, contrasting roof colours and the Toyota name plastered across the grille reinforce the emphasis on design – and even tease some Land Rover themes. litre four-cylinder engine also used in the Fortuner, Hilux and outgoing Prado. Of course, there are engineering challenges, too.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2011

The UK Universities of Birmingham and Warwick launched a new lab to support investigations into the dynamic aspects of combustion of alternative fuels, as well as gasoline and diesel, with the aim of reducing harmful vehicle exhaust emissions, particularly greenhouse gasses.

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Universal Fuel Land Rover Alternative Fuels 199

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

BEV sales in the UK have grown rapidly over the past year – with demand rising, at least in part due to petrol shortages, which dried up many motorists’ gas tanks in September. Johnson signed a bill at the end of 2020 that would ban the sale of cars that run entirely on internal combustion engines from 2030.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

From the outside, this Land Rover Defender looks like any other example of the postwar British classic that conquered the African outback—and the automotive world’s heart. Clearly, that’s no lazy Rover diesel chugging below the hood—or even a Chevrolet V-8, a current go-to engine for vintage-car fans seeking a contemporary edge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Jaguar Land Rover announced the creation of two new Centers of Excellence for Engine Combustion Research at two leading UK universities. Each center will focus on specific combustion technologies, both targeting higher engine efficiency. Wolfgang Epple, Director of Research and Technology for Jaguar Land Rover.

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Land Rover Universal London Diesel 252

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

For the ADEPT project, the consortium comprises CPT, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC), Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Ford and the University of Nottingham. Rick Quinn, senior manager for advanced engineering. The management of the project is being handled by Ricardo.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 14, 2022

That’s the same as the very thirsty Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L. The audible whine imitates the frequency of a traditional internal combustion engine, and adapts to how fast the vehicle is travelling. It’s more expensive to fill up with petrol once, than it is to charge an electric car eight times.

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Electric Cars Cars Electric Electrical 52

Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2009

In addition, the 2010 Range Rover will also benefit from two intuitive interior technologies - a dual view infotainment touch screen and the world’s largest 12″ Thin Film Transistor (TFT) screen that displays all driver information through virtual dials and graphical displays.

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Fuel Economy Land Rover Economy Range 32

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Six months into the CABLED trial (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) ( earlier post ), Aston University’s research reveals that drivers are travelling more miles more frequently and are undertaking longer journeys, indicating increased confidence and notably reduced ‘range anxiety’.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2009

Today’s announcement signals our intent to reduce our dependence on petrol- and diesel-based engines, and determine the best practical alternatives. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance. Modern electric cars offer power and bucket loads of torque. The winning consortia. EEMS Accelerate.

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Carbon Electric Vehicles Vehicles London 150

EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Promised by 2025. Due in Australia late in 2022.

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