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JUNE 30, 2020

Jaguar Land Rover is working on a fuel-cell SUV. And would you send $5,000 to a company that hasn’t yet delivered a product? The long-anticipated Nissan electric crossover nears its debut. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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MARCH 4, 2011

Land Rover presented its Range_e development model at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week. This development model features a plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain that Land Rover expects to make available in future production models, following the scheduled launch of its diesel-electric hybrid in 2013.

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Land Rover Plug-in Diesel Hybrid 218

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MAY 25, 2016

will build a new aluminum casting facility in Telford, United Kingdom, to support Jaguar Land Rover. By using these types of castings, Magna helps automakers deliver maximum strength and stiffness and minimum weight, ultimately achieving better fuel economy, safety and handling. Magna International Inc.

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Land Rover Building United Kingdom Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2015

Land Rover will offer the option of diesel powertrains in two 2016 model year luxury SUVs: the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. The Range Rover Td6 and Range Rover Sport Td6 SUVs will deliver 25 mpg (9.4 The Range Rover Sport Td6 and Range Rover Td6 accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.1

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Land Rover Fuel Economy MPG Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

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. GKN’s Disconnect function enables vehicles to combine the enhanced traction, dynamics and stability of all-wheel drive with improved on-highway fuel efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is demonstrating the ultra-low carbon XJ_e plug-in hybrid engineering research vehicle ( earlier post ) at the 2012 CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle Event in the UK. liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine which powers the Range Rover Evoque and a hybridized 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Formula E race tech finds its way into upcoming Jaguar Land Rover EVs. The Tesla Cybertruck production ramp is looking like late 2023, claims a report. And Nikola will use natural gas to keep its trucks fueled with hydrogen. Vinfast partners with CATL to potentially produce more small, affordable EVs.

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Land Rover Hydrogen Production Green Cars 78

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

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. To support this growth, it is investing $520 million globally to increase production in the US, Europe and China.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2009

Jaguar Land Rover has secured a £27 million (US$37.4 million) government grant for the production of a new model, based on the LRX concept vehicle. The LRX is conceived as a highly fuel-efficient, 2.0-liter, Earlier post.) liter, turbodiesel hybrid that meets US emissions standards and is capable of running on biodiesel.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Honda Drops Clarity FCEV; BMW & Land Rover Test Prototypes. It’s been a confusing week for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Just during the past week Honda, one of the pioneers and stalwarts of the fuel cell market, announced it is discontinuing the low-volume Clarity, which is only sold in California.

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Hydrogen Land Rover Market Fuel 67

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2016

Growing global demand for GKN Driveline’s all-wheel drive (AWD) systems and expertise has led to the expansion of the company’s production capacity in China. IHS forecasts China’s demand for AWD systems to grow from around 1.5 million vehicles in 2016 to more than 2.5 million vehicles a year in 2023.

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Land Rover China Fuel 2016 150

Baua Electric

MAY 20, 2024

A report by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden’s staff said BMW imported 8,000 Mini Coopers with parts from a Chinese supplier banned under a 2021 law and that BMW continued to import products with the banned parts until at least April. Bourns provided JWD parts to Lear Corp, a direct supplier for BMW and Jaguar Land Rover.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2024

I've spent the past week behind the wheel of a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958. This base model exudes retro charm -- it's clear Toyota is trying to play off of the classic Land Rover's reputation for no-frills utility. Based on the computer's estimate of range, city fuel mileage doesn't seem great. More below.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2014

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed some details about its new Ingenium family of efficient diesel and gasoline engines. The powerplants—designed, engineered and manufactured by Jaguar Land Rover—deliver class-leading levels of torque, horsepower and refinement while reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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Land Rover Gasoline Diesel Engine 218

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MAY 2, 2019

The 2020 Range Rover is now available in the UK with a 3.0-liter liter in-line six-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine in a Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) powertrain designed to bring enhanced efficiency to the range with fuel economy of 9.3l/100km —Nick Rogers, Executive Director of Product Engineering, Jaguar Land Rover.

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AUGUST 22, 2013

Results suggest TGEN output of 300W and equivalent fuel saving over the NEDC drive cycle of 2.5%. The PowerDriver project is a collaborative research initiative involving Jaguar Land Rover Ltd and Rolls-Royce PLC together with supply chain and research and development partners and universities.

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Exhaust Waste Land Rover Fuel 210

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OCTOBER 10, 2016

Novelis is supplying aluminum solutions for the all-new Jaguar XFL , the first Jaguar model from Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Co., Novelis’ Changzhou plant in China is the local supplier for the Chery Jaguar Land Rover Changshu Plant, China's first purpose-built aluminum body shop.

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MAY 19, 2017

In the UK, the Latitude project is researching advanced boosting technology, integrated with an engine combustion system, incorporating leading edge fuel injection equipment and controls, for application in future Jaguar Land Rover products.

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Engine Design Land Rover Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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Green Cars News

MAY 12, 2010

Land Rover is to launch a new mini, fuel efficient Range Rover it has been revealed. Set to be the firm’s first ever two-wheel drive vehicle, the new compact Rover will also be available as a hybrid version. According to Top Gear, company bosses have now confirmed the production of a new Qashqai-sized model [.].

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Partnering with Jaguar Land Rover and using a Jaguar I-PACE as a demonstrator vehicle, Ricardo engineers in the TOBEV (Thermally Optimized Battery Electric Vehicle) project will look holistically at whole vehicle thermal management and use state-of the art digital modeling techniques to optimize the thermal and control systems.

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Electric Vehicles Range Land Rover Climate 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Researchers from the University of Bath (UK) are embarking on a new project to achieve a 35% reduction in car fuel usage. million) consortium which includes Jaguar Land Rover, Lotus Engineering and Shell. million) consortium which includes Jaguar Land Rover, Lotus Engineering and Shell.

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JULY 8, 2021

This project will be carbon neutral and to support this ground-breaking innovation Jaguar Land Rover is loaning all-electric Jaguar I-PACE cars as towing and support vehicles. Both Rolls-Royce and Jaguar Land Rover are dedicated to decarbonizing their footprints.

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Land Rover London Lithium Ion MPH 418

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

The very latest generation of diesel technology combines clean diesel fuel, advanced engines and effective emissions control mechanisms. FuelsEurope’s 42 members account for almost 100% of petroleum fuels refining and more than 75% of motor fuel retail sales in Europe. —from the joint letter.

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Diesel Fleet Renewable Fuel 150

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Land Rover will stage the world debut of the MY 2016 Range Rover Evoque. Equipped with the EU6-compliant, four-cylinder Ingenium diesel ( earlier post) , the new Evoque will be the most efficient production Land Rover yet, with fuel consumption as low as 4.2 2016 Range Rover Evoque. Auto: 5.1

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JANUARY 20, 2017

Located adjacent to Novelis’ existing rolling mill and the world’s largest aluminum recycling center, the $85-million line will increase annual production capacity by 120,000 metric tons of automotive sheet and will provide global customers with high-quality aluminum alloy automotive sheet used in lightweight vehicle structures and body panels.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Projects include the development of new engines for plug-in hybrid versions of Nissan, Lotus and Jaguar Land Rover cars, a lightweight electric bin wagon, development of lightweight materials for vehicle weight reduction, and new technologies using thermal energy to improve vehicle performance.

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Land Rover Carbon Vehicles Plug-in 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2017

At the Vienna Motor Symposium, Schaeffler is highlighting the latest generation of its UniAir fully-variable electrohydraulic valve control system, first introduced in volume production in 2009. The engine scores points with its outstanding driving behavior, excellent performance, and reduced fuel consumption.

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Land Rover Engine Automobile Manufacturer Automobile 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

The California ZEV Regulation requires large volume and intermediate volume vehicle manufacturers to bring to and to operate in California a certain percent of ZEVs (such as battery electric and fuel cell vehicles); plug-in hybrids; hybrids; and gasoline vehicles with near-zero tail pipe emissions. Honda was third.

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OCTOBER 17, 2014

million vehicles including: more than 500 fuel cell vehicles; 38,000 battery electric vehicles; 29,300 neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs); 30,000 plug-in hybrids; 570,000 hybrids; and 3 million gasoline vehicles. ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle, e.g. fuel cell or battery electric. Batteries Fuel Cells Hybrids Plug-ins Policy Sales'

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2014 California Nissan Land Rover 218

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MARCH 17, 2018

The recent progress is creating new demand for agricultural production of hemp, NAFILean’s primary raw material, a topic raised by Faurecia at last week’s international Salon de l’Agriculture show in Paris. JLR (Jaguar Land Rover): “Grand Evoque” and “E-Pace”. RSA (Renault Group, including Nissan and Mitsubishi): “Megane”.

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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. highlights the small-but-growing phenomenon of people converting fossil-fueled cars to run on electricity. production center , set to open in August.

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Land Rover Tesla Conversion Ferrari 102

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JUNE 29, 2012

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will display the XJ_e plug-in hybrid engineering research vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine which powers the Range Rover Evoque and a hybridized 8-speed automatic transmission. The XJ_e plug-in hybrid. Click to enlarge. L/100km (73.5

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PHEV Land Rover Li-ion Infinity 250

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

The system adds up to 82PS (60kW) of recovered energy and is predicted to demonstrate fuel economy gains of 20% relative to the current production model. —Pete Richings, Chief Engineer at lead partner Jaguar Land Rover. Testing work is already underway.

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Land Rover Hybrid Vehicles Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2014

Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations new Lightweight E-type. Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations unveiled its new Lightweight E-type—the first recreation to come from Jaguar Heritage, which operates within the Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations division. Click to enlarge. Only 6 will be built.

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APRIL 23, 2014

The Dearman project is to deliver a production-feasible waste-heat recovery system for urban commercial vehicles, which offers life-cycle CO 2 savings of up to 40%; fuel savings of 25%, with the potential of up to almost 50%; and potential payback in less than three years. About £2 million to a consortium led by Jaguar Land Rover.

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Waste Engine Land Rover Transportation 246

Baua Electric

JUNE 3, 2024

From a supplier’s point of view, this was testimony to the quality of its products for overseas markets and more so when it was being certified by the world’s top carmaker. However, this was not the first time that LCAT had seen its products going global. The company is also in a happy place right now in the plastic fuel tanks arena.

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