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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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Tesla unofficially tops J.D. Power’s APEAL Study once again

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Power’s APEAL study, which tests how an owner emotionally connects with their new car. Power has performed the APEAL study, and the second straight year, Tesla took the top prize, unofficially. Power Director of Global Automotive David Amodeo said. Unlike other manufacturers.” It is the 26th time J.D.

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Everrati rebrands B2B EV conversion arm to ‘Powered by Everrati’ amid clientele increase

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It specializes in EV conversions of timeless classics like Porsche 911s and Land Rovers. Most of our previous coverage of Everrati has focused on said conversions, including an all-electric Mercedes SL “Pagoda” and a Land Rover Defender designed to be stored on a yacht.

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GKN and EVO Electric form JV to manufacture electric motors and hybrid and electric drive systems

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EVO Electric, a developer of advanced electric drive solutions for the automotive sector ( earlier post ), has formed a joint venture with GKN Driveline, part of GKN plc, to develop, manufacture and sell Axial Flux electric motors and drive systems for use in hybrid and electric vehicles. As part of the agreement, GKN will also acquire a 25.1%

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Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams F1

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Jaguar says that the high-performance hybrid will stay true to the initial concept design study—albeit without the micro-turbines—that made its debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, while fulfilling requirements that allow it to be homologated for road use. The C-X75 will have an EV range in excess of 50 km (31 miles).

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EVO Electric and MAHLE partnering on 2-cylinder range extender engine for EVs

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Under the agreement, EVO Electric will be responsible for the design and manufacture of generators based on its advanced Axial Flux technology. MAHLE Powertrain will be responsible for engine design, development and manufacture plus the overall system integration and marketing of the concept to vehicle manufacturers and industry observers.

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JD Power 2012 APEAL highlights ongoing downsizing trend for new car buyers in US; increasing satisfaction with smaller vehicles

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The 2012 APEAL Study finds that 27% of new-vehicle buyers who replaced a vehicle downsized—i.e., —David Sargent, VP of global automotive at J.D. During the past six years, vehicle appeal, as measured by the APEAL Study has significantly increased. Power and Associates.