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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

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based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. While numerous companies and DIYers are already converting older internal-combustion vehicles to electric power, Bedeo also claims to be the first to use in-wheel motors in such a conversion.

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Tesla defies industry trends and sees increases in brand loyalty

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Despite the shortages of computer chips and other logistical issues that have compelled other automakers to reduce output dramatically, Tesla defied industry trends and showed a 4% rise in brand loyalty. “Tesla’s C/D ratio with the other luxury makes, except for Land Rover, was down, which I found surprising.

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JLR to invest over 1 lakh crore in EVs in 5 years | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover will invest over Rs 1 lakh crore in zero-emission battery electric vehicles over the next five years. A presentation by Jaguar Land Rover’s top management at the Investor Day on Wednesday showcased that the company will invest over £18 billion or Rs 1.9

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JLR Halewood to become all-electric production facility; next-gen medium-size SUV architecture fully electric

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JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) will invest £15 billion (US$18.7 billion) over the next five years in its industrial footprint, vehicle programs, autonomous, AI and digital technologies and people skills. It will be renamed the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre to reflect the move.

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Johnson Controls to supply AGM batteries to Chery Jaguar Land Rover in China; introducing 48V micro hybrid system

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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. The battery restarts the engine when the driver’s foot releases the brake pedal or engages the clutch.

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Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

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Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $2.4

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Audi taps Mertens from Volvo to lead technical development

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Mertens has exceptionally broad technical expertise and an international background in the automotive industry. In 1985, he gained a master of science degree in industrial engineering and operations research at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the United States. —Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management.

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