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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. Since 2018, the global number of FCEVs on the road has nearly doubled while hydrogen refueling stations have increased by more than 20%.

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Jaguar Land Rover accelerates electrification; manufacturing new range of electrified vehicles in UK; electric XJ first

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Jaguar Land Rover plans to manufacture a range of new electrified vehicles at its manufacturing plant in Castle Bromwich, UK. The announcement is the next significant step in delivering on the company’s commitment to offer customers electrified options for all new Jaguar and Land Rover models from 2020.

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Jaguar Land Rover will invest GBP 15 billion by 2028 to accelerate EV future

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced exciting plans to accelerate its transition to become the world’s leading modern luxury car manufacturer revealing its Halewood plant, in the UK, will become an all-electric production facility and its next-generation medium-size SUV architecture, electrified modular architecture (EMA), will now be pure-electric.

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Jaguar Land Rover is reviving this SUV as an EV model to rival BYD

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Jaguar Land Rover is reviving the Freelander as an electric SUV to compete with BYD in the world’s largest EV market. The iconic “House of Brands” under JLR, including Range Rover, Defender, Discover, and Jaguar, is looking to find its identity as the industry shifts to electric. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Chemical company INEOS to build “uncompromising” 4 x 4 off-roader to replace Land Rover Defender

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Following the completion of a six-month feasibility study, global chemical company INEOS confirmed that it will go ahead and build a brand new “uncompromising” 4 x 4 off-roader. Although INEOS is one of the largest manufacturers in the world, it will be the first time that INEOS has produced such a vehicle.

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

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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. Wading depth capability is undiminished at a class-leading 900mm.

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Jaguar Land Rover to build new £355M plant for 4-cylinder engines

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will build a new £355 million (US$484 million) facility to manufacture a new family of advanced technology, low-emission 4-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines in the UK. As part of our long-term strategy for the JLR business, we will design, engineer and manufacture a new family of advanced engines.