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

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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. By 2030, forecasts predict hydrogen-powered FCEV deployment could top 10 million with 10,000 refueling stations worldwide.

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Jaguar Land Rover produces more than 1.5M Ingenium engines; adds new straight-six diesel MHEV to family; fuel cell concept coming

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Jaguar Land Rover has now produced more than 1.5 million Ingenium engines at its Engine Manufacturing Center in Wolverhampton, UK. Developed and manufactured in-house in the UK, Jaguar and Land Rover’s all-aluminium Ingenium engine designs are modular, flexible and scalable, with common core technologies.

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Jaguar Land Rover partners with Pramac to create charging unit using second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries

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Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Pramac , a global leader in the energy sector, to develop a portable zero-emission energy storage unit powered by second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries. The partnership is the first in Jaguar Land Rover’s plans to create new circular economy business models for its vehicle batteries.

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Used Car of the Day: 1997 Land Rover Defender 110

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I've said it before, but I have a weak spot for 1990s Land Rover Defenders. It's a pricey 1997 Land Rover Defender 110. The turbodiesel engine apparently runs well, and the mileage is an estimated 127,000. So this one has me considering lottery tickets. The headliner is new and the gauges work.

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Most powerful Land Rover Defender Octa to debut this year

Baua Electric

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 27 Mar 2024, 09:02 AM The Defender Octa will be the most powerful version of the off-roader and also the first offering to wear the new JLR badge. litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine sourced from BMW that powers the Range Rover lineup including the Sport SV.

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BEDEO’s Land Rover Defender EV retrofit unveiled with in-wheel motors

Electric Cars Report

British engineering company Bedeo (formerly BD Auto) announced the launch of the Reborn Electric: Icons initiative with the overhaul of its first iconic vehicle – the legendary Land Rover Defender.

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Land Rover Defender Octa to be officially unveiled on 3rd July

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By: Paarth Khatri | Updated on: 25 Apr 2024, 12:40 PM Land Rover Defender Octa is being tested for the past three years. Powering the SUV is a twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Land Rover Defender Octa will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine.