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BMW Group and Jaguar Land Rover to collaborate for next-generation electrification technology based on Gen 5 eDrive system

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The BMW Group and Jaguar Land Rover are joining forces to develop next-generation electric drive units in a move that supports the advancement of electrification technologies necessary to transition to an ACES—autonomous driving, connectivity, electrification and services—future. Earlier post.)

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. Interestingly, the manufacturer that saw the lowest maintenance costs (at $4,035) over a 10-year period was Tesla.

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Hendy announces electrifying new partnership with myenergi

My Energi

From 1 March 2024, customers who purchase a new or used pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle from any of Hendy’s dealerships across the South of England will be offered a myenergi zappi at a highly discounted rate. There will also be options available to wrap the purchase and installation costs into their vehicle finance agreement.

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JLR sees U.S. as key to good fortune for reborn Jaguar logo

Baua Electric

LONDON – Jaguar Land Rover sees the U.S. Mardell joined JLR in 1990, the date nearest Ford purchased the corporate from British Leyland. billion for Jaguar in 1989, earlier than promoting it with Land Rover to Tata in 2008 for $2.3 Jaguar’s time U.S. Its XJ sedan began at $54,750 within the U.S.,

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WMG researchers convert used EV batteries into small off-grid ESS units

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Can the ESS be made compatible with a variety of other used battery cells and modules from other manufacturers. The WMG team set about overcoming these challenges with the help of the WMG HVM Catapult and Jaguar Land Rover, which supplied batteries and components from the Jaguar I-PACE, its first all-electric performance SUV.

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

Teslarati

APEAL stands for Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout, and ranks how owners feel when purchasing a car. Emotionally connecting to a vehicle occurs when a buyer genuinely is enthusiastic about their purchase, and once again, Tesla managed to provide that most frequently. Unlike other manufacturers.” Credit: Tesla.

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